LPN
ROCKY Mountain Health Care Services
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posted Aug 12
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Colorado is $37/hr, across 590 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Position
Summary
LPNs are responsible for providing skilled nursing care to participants. This position is responsible for working directly with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), participant, and his or her representative to achieve the goals of the care plan. Communicates to the family or care giver and provides appropriate patient education.
MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence
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Competencies
- Technical Expertise
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Results Oriented
- Personal Credibility
- Quality Focus
- People Focus
- Flexibility
Responsibilities and
Duties
Essential job functions
Performs skilled nursing care procedures such as ear lavage, wound care, fingerstick for blood sugar/INR, administration of oral/topical/injectable/IV medications and immunizations, fills medication planners, measures for and applies compression garments, and other procedures as assigned and according to licensure regulations Provides patient education related to medications, inhalers/nebulizer treatments, and point of care testing such as fingerstick for blood sugar Performs nursing follow up visits after ER visits and falls as assigned Performs lab sample collection functions for participants when necessary. Identifies and labels specimens appropriately. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.
LPN II: performs phlebotomy as assigned Documents assessments, care, and care coordination in the EMR Implements home care nursing orders written by medical providers to completion Provides medication reconciliation and communicates with facilities and the pharmacy Communicates effectively to the IDT and to family and caregivers, including providing instructions regarding medications and treatment Observes, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to medical providers, using SBAR format Other duties as assigned Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in the State of Colorado is required One year of health care experience in hospital, long-term or home health care setting with 1 year of experience with a frail or elderly population is preferred Ability to perform phlebotomy functions Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers Must have reliable transportation and maintain current automobile insurance Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records
We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade and length of service.
Sourced from ROCKY Mountain Health Care Services’ careers page.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Colorado
Benefits
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Median rent
- $1,648/mo
- Local household income
- $84,818/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Colorado Springs area index 100.7, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountain foothills, Colorado Springs blends outdoor adventure with a laid-back metro feel. Mild, sunny weather and trails like those in nearby Garden of the Gods attract active nurses seeking a scenic, affordable alternative to Denver.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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