Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs in Colorado

Job Title: Utilization Manager Company: Correctional Healthcare Companies Location: Greenwood Village, CO Description: Our organizaton contracts with county and state jails and correctional facilities to provide healthcare staffing and services. We have over 200 client sites in 20 states. The Utilization Manager tracks all inmate hospitalizations and length of stay. This position also reviews all Daily Operating Indicators for utilization use, reviews all medical claims and approves them to payment. This position will also play an important role in quality improvement activities. This position is based in a professional office setting, although some travel to client sites may be required.

Job Title: RN LPN HOME HEALTH Company: Location: Denver, CO Description: RN?S Best Care, Inc. is a Home Health care agency that services the Denver Metro area. We have been in business for 15 years and offer a dynamic and team oriented environment, come and join one of the BEST. We have immediate needs for RN?s and LPN's . These are per diem/benefited positions ( need to work a min of 60% (36 visits every 2 weeks) - to receive benefits) We prefer someone who has a min.of 2 years experience in the Home Health Care field but will train. Must have a min of 2 years acute care experience. Our needs are for the Denver Metro area LPN - only weekend needs to start You can apply several ways. Call Register to View , Fax your resume to: Register to View , go online to www.bestcareinc.com , mail or come in person to Best Care, Inc, 888 W. Ithaca Ave, Englewood, CO 80110

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Company: Location: Fort Collins, CO Description: FUNCTION: Provide medical aid to employees and other personnel in need who become injured or ill while on company property. Maintain medical and OSHA records for facility personnel. Maintain medical supplies inventory. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Respond to scene of medical emergencies occurring on company property and administer first aid and/or medical assistance. ? Advise injured and ill personnel concerning additional medical treatment; dispense non-prescription medications. Maintain medical records. ? Act as resource person on health matters, reviewing such items as physician?s reports, workers? compensation insurance claims, employee medical restrictions, and health services policies and procedures. ? Perform audiometric testing, establishing baseline data and performing annual follow-up testing. ? Safely dispose of hazardous materials, such as bandages, needles, etc. ? Assist in maintaining medical supplies inventory. ? Coordinate hearing conservation program, ensuring protective equipment is appropriate and properly used. ? Conduct company sponsored CPR, first-aid, and health programs. Ensure continued CPR certification of management employees. ? Prepare accident reports in coordination with the concerned supervisors or managers and maintain records of all personnel treated. ? Prepare reports regarding workers? compensation; maintain OSHA records concerning reportable injuries and illnesses. ? Conduct post-offer pre-employment physical screening. ? Document daily and transcribe in restricted duty book when restrictions are imposed and when they change. ? Communicate with supervisor?s necessary information regarding their employees. ? Transport or accompany injured employees to medical facilities. ? Coordinate managed maternity program (Healthy Moms and Babies. ? Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical demands may include carrying injured personnel. Potential hazards include exposure to blood-borne pathogens, needles, chemicals, hot, and cold temperatures for sustained periods. Most work performed in an office or exam room setting. Also required to be in a meat production setting both in Fabrication and Slaughter areas. Position typically works a 40 hour week. Position will work Saturdays when production personnel work Saturday. Position will rotate weekend and evening on-call assignment with Health Services Manager. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: * LPN certification/license. * Certified CPR instructor. * Advanced medical training beneficial, but not mandatory. EXPERIENCE: * Minimum 2 years experience in medical field. * Audiogram certification preferred, but will train. * Blood Alcohol Training certified preferred, but will train. * Chemical testing preferred, but will train. SPECIAL SKILLS: * Bilingual (Spanish) important, but not mandatory. * Understand ergonomic practices. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Experience with medical emergencies. RELATIONSHIPS: INTERNAL: Verbal and written communication with all areas of the facility where employees are in need of medical attention. Communication with supervisors, managers, and corporate Health/Risk Management personnel. EXTERNAL: Verbal and written communication with doctors, physical therapy personnel, insurance companies, medical supply vendors, and drug testing facility.

Job Title: RN * LPN * Earn extra $$$ * keep other job Company: Location: Denver, CO Description: Growing CHAP Accredited Medicare and Medicaid certifyed Home Health Agency is looking for RNs and LPNs to work on a weekend. Home Health experience is prefered. Please reply with resume. For information please call Register to View and ask for Juli.

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse#WS.1000018 Company: Kaiser Permanente Location: Westminster, CO Description: At Kaiser Permanente, we value the rich diversity of our organization and aspire always to demonstrate respect for the uniqueness of each individual. We encourage each contribution to the establishment of an open, inclusive environment that supports and empowers our employees. INTERNAL POSTING PERIOD: 02/25/2010-03/01/2010 IF YOU ARE A COLORADO INTERNAL EMPLOYEE, YOU MUST PLACE YOUR BID ON THE BID LINE Register to View , NOT ONLINE. JOB SUMMARY: Performs under the supervision of a physician or professional nurse those services requiring the education, training, and experience, as evidenced by knowledge, abilities, and skills required for a licensed practical nurse pursuant in caring for the ill, injured, or infirm, in teaching and promoting preventive health measures, in acting to safeguard life and health, or in administering treatments and medications prescribed by a legally authorized physician, or physician assistant implementing a medical plan per CRS 12-38-103 (4). Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program and licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Colorado. Six months to one year of experience with adults, pediatrics and/or trauma preferred. I.V. therapy certification may be required for some positions. BLS preferred. Demonstrated customer service focus and exemplary service skills. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Portions adopted from the Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103) Supports the physician and other medical providers in the care and treatment of patients, including rooming the patient; communicating delays to patient, provider, and team members; and facilitating the medical provider's schedule. Performs duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms, and by anticipating physician and other medical providers needs. Practices within scope of practice perimeters as inferred by licensure, standard nursing practice, knowledge, skill level, and KP guidelines. Performs routine and specialized nursing procedures following physician's orders and approved nursing care plan, e.g. administers treatment using therapeutic equipment, such as intermittent positive pressure breathing apparatus; administers medications (including narcotics) orally or by injections; and provides specialized nursing care to acutely ill patients. If IV certified LPN, may perform intravenous therapy, as per Colorado State Board of Nursing Chapter IX. Monitors patient's condition by observing, collecting, reporting, and recording objective/subjective data; identifies changes in the patient's condition; collect data and report sign and symptoms of deviation from normal health status, symptoms and/or reactions to medications and treatments; initiates appropriate standard emergency procedures and reports adverse patient conditions to physician, Nursing Manager, or registered nurse. Teaches and promotes general preventive health measures to patients and members of their families regarding home health care, such as use of medications, administering injections, taking blood pressure, general post-operative care, and general diabetic care. Disseminates pre-printed standard aftercare instructions and pre-printed patient instruction material. Licensed Practical Nurse Assists physician with examinations, treatments and minor surgery, by preparing patient and room for a specific procedure and attending patient during procedure. Records pertinent information in patient's medical chart, e.g., patient's nursing history, physical data, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, examinations, medications administered, reactions and general observations, according to standard requirements. Assists in orienting and training new employees, as assigned. May perform the duties of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Receptionist, as required. May assign/coordinate activities for nursing and medical assistants and medical receptionist. Applies principles of asepsis and infection control. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment, including identifying malfunctioning equipment. Orders, stores and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and instruments used by department as assigned. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors COMPLIANCE LANGUAGE: Supports compliance and Kaiser Permanent's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements, by policies and procedures. Responds appropriately to observed fraud and abuse. Functional and Environmental Factors available upon request. SCHEDULE: Variable Hours 7:30AM-6:30PM; Rotating Schedule; Holidays; Weekends; Nights; Floats between departments/locations/facilities STARTING SALARY RANGE: $18.15- $20.49 (Hourly) - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

Job Title: LPN Company: Location: Boulder, CO Description: LPN for beautiful, high standard Boulder Senior Community. Part time, approx. 20 hours during work week, flexibility a must. Geriatic experience required. Please fax resume to Register to View or by email.

Job Title: Full-time/Part-time/PRN LPNs Needed - SNF/LTC Experience Required - Company: Location: Colorado Springs, CO Description: You are invited to join our dedicated and highly trained team. At the LTC/SNF we are able to provide specialized short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment. Our commitment to our customers is evident in everything we do. Superior patient outcomes provided by friendly, caring staff make this healthcare facility a respected member of the community and the provider of choice for a vast array of healthcare needs. We are recruiting for the following positions: Full-Time/Part-Time/On-Call LPNs with Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility Experience (knowledge of regulations is a must). Morning, 6a - 2:30 p, Monday - Friday Evening, 2p - 10:30p, Monday - Friday Night, 10p - 6:30a, Monday - Friday PRN/On-call/As Needed positions are also available.

Job Title: Nurses LPN Eves and PRN Company: Cherry Creek Nursing Center Location: Aurora, CO Description: Nurses: LPNs Evenings & PRNCherry Creek Nursing Center is NOW HIRING LPNs for Evening Shift & PRN. One year experience required. EOE.M/F/V/D. No phone calls please.Apply 14699 E. Hampden Ave.Aurora CO 80014. Fax Register to View Register to View -Health.com

Job Title: RN's, LPN'[s, and C.N.A.'s Company: Location: Colorado Springs, CO Description: Sunnyvista Living Center is currently accepting applications for Night RN's, evening LPN's and C.N.A.'s. Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents. Excellent benefits including 85% paid health insurance. Night RN's take advantage of our $3.00 differential. Please come by and fill out an application, or email Register to View

Job Title: LPNs Company: Denver VA Medical Center Location: Denver, CO Description: The LPN will be responsible for performing complex and supportive nursing and medical tasks necessary for the care of patients during visits to primary and specialty clinics. Duties include performing a wide range of treatment procedures, assisting primary care providers during diagnostic and minor surgical procedures, and triaging in the clinic setting. Duties may include patient scheduling and other clerical duties as needed. Pueblo CBOC, La Junta CBOC, Amb. Care (Denver), Amb. Surg (Co. Sp)