LPN Full-time
Ernest Health

Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time Nights

$27.43 - $32.78 / hour
Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time - Thornton, Colorado

 

Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, serving the greater Denver, Colorado area, provides specialized inpatient rehabilitative services in a warm and patient focused setting. We offer intensive therapy programs for patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, spinal cord and orthopedic trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our dedicated team of rehabilitation experts works closely with each patient and their family to create personalized treatment plans – including physical, occupational, and speech therapies – aimed at restoring function and hope. Accredited and stroke rehabilitation certified, Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has earned national recognition for effective, timely care, allowing patients to receive the highest level of rehab close to home.

 

Experience the perfect balance of city life and natural beauty in Thornton, Colorado. Just eight miles from downtown Denver and a short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park, the area offers 300 days of sunshine annually and endless recreational opportunities. Whether you’re catching a game from one of Denver’s four professional sports teams or enjoying a concert at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater, there’s always something exciting nearby. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Thornton is an ideal destination for outdoor lovers and urban explorers alike.

 

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

 

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.  These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.  We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.  These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

 

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

 

Benefits:

  • PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
  • Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

  • Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required
  • Current CPR certification required
  • One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred

 

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
  • Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

 


Responsibilities

Under the direction of a registered nurse, provides general nursing care to patients.  Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.


Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
Minimum Salary

USD $27.43/Hr.
Maximum Salary

USD $32.78/Hr.

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