Nursing Staff - RN | LPN | CNA

• Bent County Healthcare Center is a trusted long-term care facility serving the southeastern Colorado community. We are actively recruiting for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants to join our dedicated care team. Whether you are a seasoned RN, a skilled LPN, or a compassionate CNA, we want to hear from you. Pay Rates by Role
• Registered Nurse (RN): $38.50/hr
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): $29.00/hr
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): Starting at $18.00/hr Registered Nurse (RN)Responsibilities
• Assess and evaluate resident care across the facility
• Supervise nursing staff to meet resident needs in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Conduct nursing assessments and make daily rounds on condition changes, critical residents, and behavioral concerns
• Maintain communication with physicians, families, staff, and the community
• Supervise scheduling consistent with staff education, training, and experience
• Supervise daily accuracy and completeness of resident health records
• Report changes in resident condition to physicians and families promptly
• Audit charts for omissions and errors; investigate incident reports
• Assume charge nurse duties in an emergency as needed
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with active Colorado RN license
• 1 year of recent experience in long-term care preferred
• Demonstrated skills in management, team building, and communication
• Ability to lift/move objects 50 lbs frequently; up to 100 lbs occasionally Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Responsibilities
• Assess and evaluate resident care; supervise nursing staff and activities
• Coordinate all resident services and facilitate interdisciplinary team communication
• Complete nursing assessments as requested; monitor and report condition changes
• Supervise and maintain the accuracy of resident health records
• Make daily rounds on condition changes, critical residents, and behavioral concerns
• Audit charts for omissions and errors; investigate incident reports
• Support staff orientation and training on facility policies and procedures
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program with active Colorado LPN license
• 1 year of recent long-term care experience preferred
• Ability to train new staff on facility policies and procedures
• Ability to lift 50 lbs minimum; strong organizational and communication skills Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Ongoing openings — we are always looking for great CNAs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with all activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and meal assistance
• Answer resident call lights promptly and respond to needs throughout the shift
• Take and record vital signs; measure and record intake and output
• Assist residents to and from the bathroom; maintain cleanliness for incontinent residents
• Transport residents to activities, therapy, recreation, and other areas of the facility
• Observe and report changes in resident condition, attitude, and appetite to the supervising nurse
• Apply aseptic technique in all resident care to prevent infection
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and care of residents in isolation

Qualifications

• Must hold current Colorado CNA certification
• Previous experience in a hospital or nursing home setting preferred
• Ability to lift, push, or pull in excess of 50 lbs; occasionally up to 160 lbs Compassionate, reliable, and committed to resident dignity and comfort