Delivers nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
Posted Oct 5
Unit and setting
Long Term Care Delivers nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
License
LPN or LVN license Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state of practice: RequiredLPN or LVN licensure in the state of practice
Term
Local Contract
Do you qualify?
License
LPN or LVN licensure in the state of practiceLicensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state of practice: Required
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
Also asks
graduate of accredited practical or vocational nursing programGraduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program: Required
Preferred
Experience
prior long-term care or skilled nursing experiencePrior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting: Preferred
Delivers nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.Delivers nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
Day to day
administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility policyAdminister medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policy.
Day to day
perform resident assessments and monitor for changesPerform resident assessments and monitor for changes in physical, cognitive or behavioral status.
Day to day
supervise and delegate to CNAs on the assigned unitSupervise and delegate appropriately to Certified Nursing Assistants on the assigned unit.
Day to day
complete documentation in resident record and medication administration recordComplete accurate and timely documentation in the resident record and medication administration record.
Day to day
communicate condition changes to RN, physician and familyCommunicate changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse, physician and family as appropriate.
Day to day
follow infection control, safety and regulatory requirementsFollow infection control, safety and regulatory requirements governing long-term care practice.
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care
Delivers nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. Administers medications and treatments, monitors resident status, and supervises the work of Certified Nursing Assistants. Maintains accurate clinical documentation and communicates changes in resident condition to the care team.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program: Required
Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting: Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure in the state of practice: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification
Required
Key Responsibilities
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policy.
Perform resident assessments and monitor for changes in physical, cognitive or behavioral status.
Supervise and delegate appropriately to Certified Nursing Assistants on the assigned unit.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in the resident record and medication administration record.
Communicate changes in resident condition to the Registered Nurse, physician and family as appropriate.
Follow infection control, safety and regulatory requirements governing long-term care practice.
Neighborhoods+Residential options in Glenwood Springs span from walkable historic homes in Downtown Glenwood near the river to master-planned hillside settings like Glenwood Park. West Glenwood and South Glenwood provide practical highway access and proximity to retail, while elevated benches like Pinyon Mesa and Elk Springs feature newer builds with expansive valley views. Golf and riverside living are found south of town at Ironbridge along the Roaring Fork River, with additional pocket communities like Cardiff Glen, Oak Meadows, and canyon enclaves like No Name offering quieter retreats.
Residential options in Glenwood Springs span from walkable historic homes in Downtown Glenwood near the river to master-planned hillside settings like Glenwood Park. West Glenwood and South Glenwood provide practical highway access and proximity to retail, while elevated benches like Pinyon Mesa and Elk Springs feature newer builds with expansive valley views.
Golf and riverside living are found south of town at Ironbridge along the Roaring Fork River, with additional pocket communities like Cardiff Glen, Oak Meadows, and canyon enclaves like No Name offering quieter retreats.
Getting around+Regional travel revolves around the intersection of Interstate 70, which runs east-west through Glenwood Canyon, and State Highway 82, which carries traffic south through the Roaring Fork Valley toward Carbondale and Aspen. Local drives within town average a little over twenty minutes, but valley rush hours along Highway 82 can back up during shift changes. Hospital staff living down-valley in bedroom communities like New Castle or Silt commute via I-70, while West Glenwood offers quick on-ramps to avoid congested surface intersections downtown.
Regional travel revolves around the intersection of Interstate 70, which runs east-west through Glenwood Canyon, and State Highway 82, which carries traffic south through the Roaring Fork Valley toward Carbondale and Aspen. Local drives within town average a little over twenty minutes, but valley rush hours along Highway 82 can back up during shift changes.
Hospital staff living down-valley in bedroom communities like New Castle or Silt commute via I-70, while West Glenwood offers quick on-ramps to avoid congested surface intersections downtown.
Outdoors+Situated at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, the area offers exceptional rafting, kayaking, and Gold Medal fly-fishing right from the edge of town. Glenwood Canyon features a scenic paved recreation trail alongside the Colorado River and the famous trek to Hanging Lake, while road cyclists take advantage of the Rio Grande Trail heading up the Roaring Fork Valley. Winter brings unpretentious downhill skiing, cross-country trails, and snowmobiling to Sunlight Mountain Resort, alongside cave exploration at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.
Situated at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, the area offers exceptional rafting, kayaking, and Gold Medal fly-fishing right from the edge of town. Glenwood Canyon features a scenic paved recreation trail alongside the Colorado River and the famous trek to Hanging Lake, while road cyclists take advantage of the Rio Grande Trail heading up the Roaring Fork Valley.
Winter brings unpretentious downhill skiing, cross-country trails, and snowmobiling to Sunlight Mountain Resort, alongside cave exploration at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Springs provides nurses with a grounded, year-round mountain lifestyle set at the dramatic confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. Serving as the primary regional service hub between Aspen, Vail, and Grand Junction, the town delivers practical amenities alongside world-class recreation. After demanding hospital shifts, healthcare workers can soak in the therapeutic mineral pools at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, unwind at Iron Mountain Hot Springs, or ski uncrowded trails at Sunlight Mountain Resort. Downtown's Restaurant Row on Seventh Street offers locally loved gathering spots like The Pullman, The Riviera Supper Club, and Glenwood Canyon Brewpub. However, relocating healthcare professionals must navigate high housing demand and limited inventory within city limits, alongside valley traffic along Highway 82 during peak hours. Many clinicians choose to settle in planned hillside subdivisions like Glenwood Park or seek more attainable rental housing down-valley in New Castle and Silt while enjoying an unmatched outdoor playground.
