Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job DetailsJob Location: Center at Lowry - DENVER, CO 80230Salary Range: $33.00 - $40.00 HourlyThe Center at Lowry is looking for nurses to join their nursing team!  We currently have full time and part time day and night shift openings. 

Pay is dependent on experience.

Why Join Our Team?

We offer a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility
Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
Relocation packages and sign-on bonuses available for qualified candidates, please inquire within
Excellent pay 
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon or Walmart plus memberships
Referral programs
Generous PTO Package
Employer 401k Matching
Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits offered almost immediately (waiting period waived)

LPN - Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents. Such care must be delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services designee

LPN - Essential Job Functions:

Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment and any other pertinent information to prepare for arrival
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions-work closely with the C.N.A team to make every new admission feel comfortable and welcomed
Communicate with physicians, care team, residents and family members effectively
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures
Notify the proper staff, personnel and agencies when the resident is involved in an accident or incident
Carry out restorative and rehabilitative programs, to include self-help and care.
Answer call lights and assists residents in a timely manner
Administer services within the applicable scope of the LPN/LVN nursing practice
Ensure resident is following dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as appropriate
Assist in arranging transportation for residents as appropriate
Be familiar with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rights
Maintain Relias training and in-service requirements
Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs as required, and in accordance with established procedures
Perform charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan as appropriate
Chart nurses’ notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care
Review care plans daily to verify that appropriate care is being rendered. Communicate to the Care Team when necessary

QualificationsLPN - Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program

LPN - Specific Requirements

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state-must report any situations that may arise in which the license could be effected
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test
2-3 years experience preferred