Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Volunteers of America - National Services

Come join our awesome team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Valley Manor Care Center. Recruitment bonus available! Up to $10,200 for full-time, new to the organization, employees - to be paid out quarterly over the next 36 months.

Valley Manor Care Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

LPN Job Highlights:

• $27.00-$38.83/hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions available
• Night Shift Differential +$2.75/hour
• Generous "refer a friend" bonus, up to $5,000
• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, or
• Pay in lieu of benefits;
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

About the job:

The LPN role shall perform in accordance with state and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization. Our person centered care approach provides a low nurse to patient ratio, which allows you to make a real difference in the lives of those in your community. You will truly provide exceptional cares and clinical outcomes to your residents.

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice.
• Maintain a current CPR Certification.
• Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies.
• Ability to prioritize duties.
• Customer service oriented with knowledge of successful customer service techniques.
• Ability to understand residents' charts, doctor's orders, residents' plan of care, medication orders.
• Must possess the ability to effectively gather clinical data in regards to resident status and condition.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
• Maintain IV Certification if required in the state of practice.
• Understanding of current Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Prevention & Infection Control and OSHA guidelines.
• Willingness to follow infection control precautions and regular testing for COVID-19; vaccination is required due to company policy and state healthcare regulations.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.

Essentials:

• Role models positive & open communication skills with all staff, customers, guests, residents and families.
• Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding monitoring of vital signs, weights, administration of medications and treatments.
• Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy.
• Accurately utilizes electronic systems of documentation as required per facility policy.

About Valley Manor Care Center:

At Valley Manor Care Center in Montrose, CO, our aim is to find friendly and compassionate staff who are specially trained to care for patients' needs as individuals, respect their privacy, and help clients maintain as much independence as possible. While providing care to our patients, we want our staff to feel cared for and love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member's contribution to the quality of our work. Come join a diverse, involved, and compassionate team and see how we earned our Great Place to Work certification for 4 years running.

Our 2022 Great Place to Work survey results found that 87% of employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job".

Take pride in helping others, and join us today!

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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