Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary:

Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones 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. Performs duties as under Nurse Practice Act (Portions adopted from the Colorado State Nurse Practice Act CRS 12-38-103).

Basic Qualifications:

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program and licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Colorado and completed a minimum of 400 clock hours of faculty planned clinical experience and guided learning activities which required direct supervision by faculty, associate nursing instructional personnel (ANIP) or preceptor who is physically present or immediately accessible.
• High School Diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Practical Nurse License (Colorado)

Preferred Qualifications:

• BLS preferred.
• Six (6) months of experience with adults, pediatrics and/or trauma preferred.
• I.V. therapy certification preferred.