Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Full Time Days
Denver, Colorado
Posted Aug 19
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What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Ltach
- Accepts
- LPN
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Colorado is $37/hr, across 585 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Facility Kindred Hospital Denver Req ID 550926 Post Date 08/19/2026
Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is an all-private room 68-bed hospital located on one of Denver’s important medical campuses, just east of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. With 55 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 13-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.
Our care has touched individuals from the Front Range, the western slopes of Colorado, and throughout the country.
Job Summary
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Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed. Consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient’s condition with regard to assigned patients. Provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice. Assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse. Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs. Interprets data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Basic computer knowledge. Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations. Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Must have good and regular attendance. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $27.18-$34.47/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License. BLS Certification required. Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred. ACLS may be required in certain care areas
Experience
Minimum six months’ prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Sourced from Kindred Hospitals’ careers page.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
- BLS Certification required.
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
- ACLS may be required in certain care areas
- Minimum six months’ prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Benefits
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Place
- City
- Denver, Colorado
- Median rent
- $1,831/mo
- Local household income
- $94,718/yr
- Metro price level
- 6% above the national average
- Address
- 1920 High St, Denver, CO 80218, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Denver area index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Denver sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, offering nurses easy access to outdoor recreation alongside a growing urban core. The Mile-High City blends sunny weather, craft breweries, and proximity to mountain trails, making it an appealing choice for healthcare professionals seeking an active lifestyle between shifts in a fast-growing metro area.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Kindred Hospitals, now operating under ScionHealth following the December 2021 acquisition by LifePoint Health, is a system of specialty hospitals providing intensive medical and rehabilitative care for chronic, critically ill, and medically complex patients. The Dallas Central location is a…
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