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Licensed Practical Nurse

Atlas Post Acute

Pueblo, Colorado

Eligibility
LPN

Posted Sep 11

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Term
Permanent

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Colorado nursing median is $46/hrColorado nursing postings that state pay run $35/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $50/hr, across 907 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

What's around it?

In Pueblo, CO· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$1,082/mo
Household income
$56,664/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

*Overview*

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care across diverse clinical settings. As an essential member of our healthcare community, you will utilize your nursing skills to support patient recovery, comfort, and well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of patient populations, including geriatrics, pediatrics, and individuals with complex medical needs, ensuring they receive personalized and attentive care. Your expertise will help foster a safe, respectful environment that promotes healing and dignity for all patients.

*Duties*

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  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
  • Administer medications and injections accurately following established protocols, including IV infusions and medication management for pain control or other medical needs.
  • Assist with diagnostic evaluations such as specimen collection, laboratory testing, and medical imaging procedures while maintaining strict infection control standards.
  • Provide wound care, catheterization, tube feeding management, and sterile technique to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility assistance with Hoyer lifts and ensuring safety during transfers or ambulation.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in acute care environments like ICU or emergency rooms to deliver timely triage and critical interventions.
  • Document all patient interactions thoroughly in compliance with HIPAA regulations and nursing documentation standards.
  • Educate patients and their families on health management strategies, including dementia or Alzheimer's care, hospice support, or chronic disease management.
  • Participate in discharge planning, case management activities, and long-term care regulations to facilitate smooth transitions across care settings.

*Experience*

  • Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse with current CPR/BLS certification.
  • Proven experience working in diverse healthcare environments such as hospitals (including Level I Trauma Centers), nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or home care settings.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation.
  • Critical care experience in ICU or emergency room settings is highly desirable; familiarity with Level II trauma center protocols is a plus.
  • Experience working with geriatric patients or individuals with disabilities such as developmental delays or dementia enhances your ability to provide specialized memory care and behavioral health support.
  • Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding for accurate diagnosis documentation; experience with CPT coding is advantageous for billing processes.
  • Skilled in IV insertion, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and basic life support techniques to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
  • Strong understanding of infection control practices and long-term care regulations to maintain compliance and safety standards across all clinical activities.

Join us to make a meaningful difference through compassionate nursing practice! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth while providing exceptional care to those who need it most.

Pay: $34.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Atlas Post Acute
Nursing Home

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