Home Care LPN

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: PACE Homecare Licensed Practical Nurse 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm

Pay: $26.66 to $33.28 per year
Sign-On Bonus: $6,000
 

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 

• 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 

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