Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job details

Pay

• $25-$27 an hour

Job type

• Part-time
• Full-time

Shift and schedule

• 8am to 5pm
• Some weekends
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Location

Archuleta, La Plata and Montezuma and adjacent Counties-Colorado

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay
• Paid Continuing education credits
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Fun, Supportive and Family Oriented Work Environment with Awesome Coworkers!

Full job description

Home Instead is looking for a caring and compassionate Licensed practical nurse to become part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community.

Our team serves seniors Archuleta, La Plata and Montezuma and adjacent Counties. We are looking to grow our nursing team by adding an LPN to serve our clients. The nurse we seek will take the lead by building trusting relationships with clients, families, and CAREGivers/Care Professional alike, and demonstrating what truly compassionate care looks like day-to-day. Our ideal nurse candidate will have experience in home care and will be well versed in the Home Care and Home Health Care Statutes.

This position does offer flexible hours, though candidates should be aware that weekly hours can vary depending on the client load. While most of the work for this position can be scheduled within standard business hours, work hours can, at times, be non-standard based on client needs.

Here are just a few of the duties you will perform as a Home Instead Nurse:

• Recruit, train, and support caregiving and administrative staff
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation and charting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate client care
• Provide ongoing training and education to Care Professionals and administrative staff
• Conduct care consultations, including comprehensive assessments and development of individualized care plans
• Perform quality assurance and nurse supervisory visits for clients and caregivers
• Educate clients and family members on health conditions, medications, and the plan of care
• Implement, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of client care plans
• Provide client medication management and nursing care to client within nursing scope of practice
• Manage and oversee treatments and therapies in accordance with nursing standards
• Utilize web-based systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, and electronic file storage for RN administrative duties
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with clients, families, Caregivers, and Care Professionals

What we will require:

• A current CO Nursing license in good standing
• Complete a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen
• Possess a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance
• Home care and or geriatric care experience preferred but not required

Medical Specialty:

• Adult Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Home Care

License/Certification:

• Licensed Practical Nurse license in good standing (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations