Licensed Practical Nurse

Vista Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Pueblo, CO 81001, US

$28 - $38 / hour

We are currently seeking compassionate, caring, and dynamic LPN/LVN's who are looking for an opportunity to share your gifts, skills, and experience in an environment where you can make a difference in the daily lives of those they steward. You will work in a skilled nursing environment, making a tremendous difference in the lives of your patients and helping them regain a quality of life. If you have a true passion for providing seniors with unparalleled short- and long-term care, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you.
Full-time and PRN shifts available. Apply Today!

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Salaries that recognize your skills and dedication
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support your health and well-being
Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can recharge and take care of what matters most
Tapcheck – Access your earned wages before payday
Ongoing Training & Career Development to help you grow professionally
A collaborative and inclusive team environment where your voice matters

Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply—for our residents, for each other, and for the future of skilled nursing care.

Work Schedule: PRN shifts

Pay Rate: $28.00-$38.00/ Hour depending on experience and qualifications

JOB SUMMARY:

This position to ensure that quality care is delivered through monitoring of staff performance, physician contact, care planning and daily resident observation. This position also provides direct care to residents. All this is done according to nursing standards of practice, standard procedures, and established State and Federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities.

JOB DUTIES:

Assist routine daily direction and monitor the work of the nursing assistants on the unit, assuring a high standard of nursing care and satisfactory completion of tasks.
Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
Communicate on a regular basis with the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing regarding observations, and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, conditions, etc.
Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
Participate in report at the beginning and end of shifts to assure proper information about residents is communicated.
Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
Assist in the admission, orientation, and observation of new residents, assure that physician orders for diets, therapy, medication, etc. are transcribed and communicated according to procedure.

REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an approved school of licensed practical/vocational nursing
Current license, in good standing, as an LPN/LVN in the State
1+ years nursing experience
Devotion to standards and principles of professional nursing

Affirmative Action Statement
Vista Ridge Care and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.

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