** Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Life Adjustment Program**

**Job Category****:** Full-Time **Requisition Number****:** HIRIN002587 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

We are hiring a full-time LPN at our Life Adjustment Program! This position is responsible for providing nursing services and case management to residents under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with their scope of practice under their Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

The starting wage for this position is $23 - $24.15 per hour. You will make more since we pay our fabulous staff an additional $1.50 per hour for any shifts on the weekends, between the hours of 6PM on Friday through 6AM on Monday!

This position has a schedule of Sundays from 7 am - 3:30 pm, and Monday-Thursday from 9 am - 5:30 pm. This position will also participate in on-call rotations.

Hilltop offers GREAT Benefits, such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 4% 401K Match, Free and Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account with 50% Dependent Care Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, and a Great Culture!

Accepting applications for this position until filled.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

- Conducts oneself as a leader by taking ownership the program, quality of care, commitment to the betterment and growth of BI Services by offering solutions, developing processes, promoting communication with others, supporting communication from staff to management, prioritizing tasks, representing your area at leadership meetings, and actively participating in problem resolution.

- Providing nursing care to residents in the Life Adjustment Program and youth programs per the Nursing Practice Act, physician orders, and individual program rules and regulations.

- Coordinating resident care with physician, family, members of interdisciplinary team, and other involved agencies.

- Conducting monthly nursing assessments and supporting RNs while managing a lighter acuity caseload.

- Documenting all care provisions and concerns in an accurate and timely manner.

- Providing education and instruction to residents and their caregivers, working within the guidelines of licensure, certification and regulatory agencies to promote physical and emotional health in their home environments.

- Working within the guidelines of licensure, certification, and regulatory agencies.

- Providing in-service education to staff on various topics as needs arise.

- Updating residents families or caregivers on the residents progress, equipment needs, and health needs.

- Participating in the on-call duty rotation.

**GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

- Schedule includes on-call duties.

- Regular attendance/punctuality.

- Cooperate with others.

- Be completely honest.

- Other duties as assigned.

***CLEARANCES & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS***

* Hilltop Criminal Background Check

* Sex Offender Registry

* Driving Record

* Colorado Adult Protective Services Background Check (CAPS)

* Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) License in good standing

* Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List

* Tuberculosis (Tb) Skin Test (required)

* COVID-19 Vaccination (required)

* Influenza Vaccination (required)

* Any other required vaccination

**Skills**

**Required**

**Critical Thinking** *Expert* **Fluent in Speaking English** *Expert* **Fluent in Reading English** *Expert* **Fluent in Writing English** *Expert* **Leadership** *Expert* **Public Speaking** *Expert* **Education**

**Required**

Some college or better in Human Services.

**Experience**

**Required**

Current Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado, and two years of related work experience.

Crisis Prevention Trng

CPR/First Aid

Licensed Practical Nurse

QMAP