Founded as Boulder Hospice in 1976, TRU Community Care is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Boulder, Denver, and surrounding counties. With a mission to affirm life at every step of the journey with illness and loss, TRU provides a continuum of care through TRU Hospice, TRU PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), TRU Palliative Care, TRU Grief Services, and Landmark Memory Care.
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm
Pay: $26.66 to $33.28 per year
JOB SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team; provides nursing care to the participant and assists the Registered Nurse with the implementation of the Plan of Care. The LPN provides care for the participant in a manner that promotes an interdisciplinary team approach, respects participant’s goals for care, meets Medicare/Medicaid conditions of participation and accreditation requirements and reflects the mission and philosophy of TRU PACE. Participates in all areas of clinical services.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a current LPN license in the state of Colorado
- Minimum one year LPN experience – hospice or home health experience preferred
- Experience working with frail/elderly preferred
- Experience working with individuals with mental health needs desirable
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Must successfully pass agency required background checks and drug screening
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance (a copy of your “Declarations Page” indicating you have $100k/$300k Bodily Injury/$100K Property Damage coverage) and have reliable transportation
- Requires travel to multiple work locations
- Must possess CPR certification or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire
- Must comply with agency health screening and immunization requirements
- Must be able to demonstrate computer competency
- IV certification and phlebotomy skills preferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Collects data regarding all body systems, signs and symptoms, deviations, acuity, vital signs, and responses in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and primary care physician,
- Incorporates participant preferences and goals within the plan of care
- Supports and respects the participant and caregiver’s unique diversity, including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
- Completes documentation in an accurate and timely manner as per agency standard and in compliance with regulatory standards
- Provides participant and caregiver education as appropriate; areas of education include, but are not limited to personal care, medications, procedures, safety, diet and nutrition, and health and wellness through the lifespan
- Contributes to the team, utilizes team resources, supports team decisions, and maintains positive working relationships with all team members
- Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills; gives and receives feedback in a timely open manner; engages collaboratively in conflict resolution processes as needed
- Is flexible and responsive in meeting and exceeding the expectations of all customers, both internal and external
- Participates in mandatory educational activities and required meetings
- Is competent using agency information and technology systems
- May assist Physician or Clinic RN in procedures and assist with participant / staff immunizations as needed
- Will participate in on-call rotations including nights, weekends and/or holidays
- Will act only within the scope of his / her authority to practice
- Will include participant care in all settings
- Performs focused initial and focused reassessments
TRU's Benefits (Eligibility Varies by Position/Status):
- Paid Vacation time
- 401(k) with match
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance
- FSA & HSA available
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- PSLF Eligible Employer
- Referral & signing bonuses (if applicable)
To learn more about TRU Community Care, please visit www.trucare.org.
TRU Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer
