Nursing Staff - RN | LPN | CNA

Bent County Healthcare Center is a trusted long-term care facility serving the southeastern Colorado community. We are actively recruiting for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants to join our dedicated care team. Whether you are a seasoned RN, a skilled LPN, or a compassionate CNA, we want to hear from you.

Pay Rates by Role

•        Registered Nurse (RN): $38.50/hrLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN): $29.00/hr
•        Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Starting at $18.00/hr

  Registered Nurse (RN)

  Responsibilities

  Assess and evaluate resident care across the facility
•        Supervise nursing staff to meet resident needs in compliance with state and federal regulationsConduct nursing assessments and make daily rounds on condition changes, critical residents, and behavioral concerns
•        Maintain communication with physicians, families, staff, and the communitySupervise scheduling consistent with staff education, training, and experience
•        Supervise daily accuracy and completeness of resident health recordsReport changes in resident condition to physicians and families promptly
•        Audit charts for omissions and errors; investigate incident reportsAssume charge nurse duties in an emergency as needed
•        Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers

  Qualifications

  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with active Colorado RN license
•        1 year of recent experience in long-term care preferredDemonstrated skills in management, team building, and communication
•        Ability to lift/move objects 50 lbs frequently; up to 100 lbs occasionally

  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

  Responsibilities

  Assess and evaluate resident care; supervise nursing staff and activities
•        Coordinate all resident services and facilitate interdisciplinary team communicationComplete nursing assessments as requested; monitor and report condition changes
•        Supervise and maintain the accuracy of resident health recordsMake daily rounds on condition changes, critical residents, and behavioral concerns
•        Audit charts for omissions and errors; investigate incident reportsSupport staff orientation and training on facility policies and procedures
•        Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers

  Qualifications

  Graduate of an accredited LPN program with active Colorado LPN license
•        1 year of recent long-term care experience preferredAbility to train new staff on facility policies and procedures
•        Ability to lift 50 lbs minimum; strong organizational and communication skills

  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  Ongoing openings — we are always looking for great CNAs.

  Responsibilities

  Assist residents with all activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and meal assistance
•        Answer resident call lights promptly and respond to needs throughout the shiftTake and record vital signs; measure and record intake and output
•        Assist residents to and from the bathroom; maintain cleanliness for incontinent residentsTransport residents to activities, therapy, recreation, and other areas of the facility
•        Observe and report changes in resident condition, attitude, and appetite to the supervising nurseApply aseptic technique in all resident care to prevent infection
•        Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and care of residents in isolation

  Qualifications

  Must hold current Colorado CNA certification
•        Previous experience in a hospital or nursing home setting preferredAbility to lift, push, or pull in excess of 50 lbs; occasionally up to 160 lbs

  Compassionate, reliable, and committed to resident dignity and comfort