LPN - Med Room

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE as a Med Room-LPN in 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.

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE 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 - $31.03 per hour (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, occasional weekends and on-call rotations

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 of a school of professional nursing required.
• Current Colorado Practical Nurses License (L.P.N.).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• A minimum of one year’s experience in working with the frail or elderly population required.
• Intravenous Venous (IV) Certification preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

The LPN uses and practices basic assessment, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care and contributes to the evaluation of individualized interventions related to the plan of care. Administers medications, implements primary care orders, and evaluates participant complaints physically and/or by telephone. Provides education to Senior CommUnity Care participant and caregiver in regard to plan of care, nursing treatments or medications. Communicates participant’s condition to primary care givers, physician and interdisciplinary team.

• Uses and practices basic assessment and assists Clinic Supervisor as designated to complete initial assessment of new PACE enrollee and annual reassessment.
• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
• Performs basic nursing services as delegated by Clinic Supervisor.
• Performs the administration of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Maintains participants’ medical record and fulfills Senior CommUnity Care charting and reporting requirements.
• Triages participants to determine priority of care.
• Instructs participants and family regarding medications and treatment instructions and care plan.
• Provides education and training on care and treatment issues of the frail and elderly as requested.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.
  
  

About Us

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE (Montrose) provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider and the first of its kind in Western Colorado, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant’s needs.  Located in beautiful Montrose, the community is surrounded by stunning Colorado scenery, including the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the east and the San Juan Mountains to the south, with easy access to a charming downtown, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation.

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.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Experience in working with the frail or elderly population.

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR/First Aid
• Licensed Practical Nurse

• IV Certification

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