LPN - TRU - PACE - In Home Services

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