What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Southwest Health System, Inc.?
Our Roots, Your Future
SHS was established in 1914, Southwest Health System, Inc. has a rich history of serving rural communities and has a strong mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. We offer comprehensive "care close to home", helping people in small towns receive quality operations and services you'd only expect from a big city. By only using the latest technology and employing the best staff, we create a patient experience unlike any other. Our employees love our respectful culture, our excellent compensation package, and our incredible location, making our hospital the place to build dream careers!
Your Next Mission
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Mancos clinic, you’ll help keep patient care moving fast, safe, and seamless—supporting providers while protecting every patient’s comfort and confidentiality. You’ll contribute to assessment, care planning, medication administration, specimen collection/venipuncture, injections, sterile technique, EMR documentation, patient education, lab/diagnostic follow-up, appointment coordination, refill processing, and emergency readiness—while meeting OSHA, safety, and documentation standards.
Required:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Current Colorado LPN license
- Current BLS certification
- 1 year clinic setting experience
- Strong English communication (additional languages preferred)
- Basic computer skills and ability to use an electronic medical record
Bring your precision, empathy, and customer-first energy—apply today to grow your Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) career with us.
Clinic-Day Momentum
Your day as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a high-energy rhythm of patient flow and teamwork: you greet and room patients, capture vitals, and help them feel at ease before the provider steps in. Between visits, you keep charts crisp in the EMR, relay results when they’re ready, and help translate next steps into clear, reassuring language. You’ll pivot from procedure support to quick coordination—lining up referrals, prepping rooms, and keeping supplies organized and instruments ready. Throughout the day, you stay alert to safety checks (like temperatures and emergency equipment) so the clinic runs confidently, smoothly, and on time.
Rewards That Matter
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Discounts
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ready to join our team?
If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we're excited to meet you!
** THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS. AFTER THAT DATE
THE POSITION WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS SELECTED. **
Salary : $20 - $30