Bluestem Village·La Junta, Colorado
Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise day-to-day nursing activities in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, administering treatments, and communicating resident status changes to physicians.
We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.
• You care.
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders.
Works in a team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State.
The LPN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs).
The primary responsibilities of your role in your assigned location is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and skilled nursing facilities.
You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care will always be provided to our residents.
Experience: One-year experience in a long-term care environment (preferred)
License: Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Colorado, CPR Certification
Market context
Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Colorado are typically in steady demand across long-term care, assisted living, and other patient-support settings. Competition often centers on current Colorado licensure, experience supervising nurse aides, and comfort with person-directed care. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your license status, then compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original description to save research time.
