NOW HIRING LPN/LVN

JOB SUMMARY:

Silver Heights Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is currently seeking talented full time LPN/LVN to join our team. At Silver Heights, we pride ourselves in our family-oriented nature and our commitment to our residents! Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse is a leadership role responsible for the day-to-day care of patients regarding their health and wellness, ensuring compliance with established company and regulatory guidelines and procedures to provide high quality treatment services and outstanding patient care. The Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational nurse participates in the implementation of company initiatives and strategies, ensures compliance with all pertinent company policies and regulatory requirements bringing quality leadership to our team!

The LPN or Licensed Vocational nurse as defined by state, reports to the Director of Nursing, and is to be clinically competent; delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Limitation of assessment as designated by scope and state.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Indicates core responsibility.

·Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, as evidenced by client/staff observation.

·Assess the patient; collect and document the patient's current health status and medical history. Complete and/or review Admission Data Record as defined by policy. Make accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and respond appropriately.

·Plan/Implement or inter input; set priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient's needs and formulate a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards. The Plan of Care is initiated on patient admission based on all aspects of the initial assessment as performed by designee within scope. Plan includes physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors: patient/significant other education and patient discharge planning.

·Evaluate; nurse can input assessment and revise plan of care based on new data and patient's condition.

·Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status. Document patient care which reflects nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Documentation includes evidence of appropriate patient/significant other teaching, and the understanding of these instructions is noted in the medical record.

·Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs, the nursing assessments, and recommendations daily, and as needed, as evidenced by client feedback and Operations Coordinator observation.
Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient's wellbeing as evidenced by staff/client feedback.

·Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material as evidenced by client feedback and Operations Coordinator observation.
Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards as evidenced by client/staff feedback and Operations Coordinator observation.

·Administer medications according to policy and procedure.

·Observe and document patient's response to pertinent medications.

·Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders and policy and procedure (done within a timely manner).

·LPN/LVN License

·Previous experience in patient care setting preferred.

Salary: $29.50 to $41.00 /hour D.O.E

Located just 30 miles south of Denver and 37 miles north of Colorado Springs.

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We offer a great culture with a sincere appreciation for everyone! You will be a part of a caring approach in everything we do. Apply Today!

We’re looking forward to having you on our team!

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $29.50 - $41.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $41