Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Home Health of Western Colorado as an LPN in beautiful Montrose, CO .  This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

The Home Health of Western Colorado is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.  Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years .

Pay Range: $29 - $35.25 per hour based on previous work experience. 
Schedule: Fulltime Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts, occasional weekends

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Colorado.
• Ability to understand clients’ charts, EHR Practitioner’s orders, clients’ plan of care, medication orders.
• Will be expected to drive to client’s home in own vehicle, maintain insurance and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) shall perform in accordance with state and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices of Agency and the particular institution in which the LPN is performing his/her duties. The LPN is qualified by education, training, experience and demonstrated abilities to give nursing care under the direction of a RN and to have the knowledge of the principles of psychological, biological and social sciences.

• Role models positive communication skills with RNs, LPNs, C.N.A.s, PTs, Ots, PTAs, COTAs, inter-disciplinary team, customers, clients and client representatives.
• Observes, records, and reports to supervisor regarding clients’ conditions, reaction to drugs and treatments and significant events.
• Perform nursing techniques for the comfort and wellbeing of the client.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments per practitioner’s orders.
• May administer professional services, such as catheterization, tube feedings, suctioning, applying/changing bandages, packs, colostomies and drainage bags. Provide range of motion exercises, care of
  the dying/expired client, etc.
• Maintains all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures of the agency, including documentation of medications and treatments.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Us
The Home Health of Western Colorado is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health care agency in Montrose, CO which include experienced team of nurses, rehab therapists and home health aides dedicated to providing individualized health care needs with compassion and empathy. We are trained in caring for older adults, providing in-home health care services in the Delta, Montrose and Ouray counties and Montrose, CO.   

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.