What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Volunteers of America National Services?
Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.
Join Valley Manor Care Center as an LPN in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.
The Valley Manor Center is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.
Pay Range: $30.15 - $38.95 per hour, based on previous work experience and status; PLUS earn $2.25 per hour with night shift differential
Schedules:
- Part-time, 40 hours per pay period (5 shifts)
- Part-time, 2-10 pm, 48 hours per pay period (6 shifts)
- PRN
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
- A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
- A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
- Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
- Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid Time Off Personal Days
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
- Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
- Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
What You Bring (Requirements)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Colorado.
- Maintain a current CPR Certification.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Make rounds to residents to observe their physical and psychosocial status.
- Assign personnel appropriately to meet resident needs.
- Observes, records, and reports to supervisor regarding residents’ conditions, reaction to drugs and treatments and significant events.
- Perform nursing techniques for the comfort and wellbeing of the resident.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments per MD/Providers orders.
- May administer professional services, such as catheterization, tube feedings, suctioning, applying/changing bandages, packs, colostomies and drainage bags.
- Provide range of motion exercises, end of life care/expired resident per scope of practice.
- Makes physician/providers calls to report resident change in condition and documents same.
- Maintains all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures of the facility, including documentation of medications, treatments, restraints, psychotropic medications and skin condition.
- Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
- Attend nurse meetings as scheduled.
- Maintains continuing education requirements.
- Other duties as assigned
About Us
The Valley Manor Care Center is a welcoming community that includes long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and short-term respite care. Nestled in Montrose and surrounded by breathtaking Colorado scenery, residents enjoy the nearby depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the east and the majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, along with easy access to charming downtown shops, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation.
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.