Erickson Senior Living·Highlands Ranch, Colorado
The LPN is responsible for assessing resident clinical conditions, administering medications, and updating care plans. They also supervise care associates and maintain professional relationships with residents and their families.
Join our AMAZING Assisted Living / Memory Care team at Wind Crest as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)!
Compensation: $32-$38 an hour (depending on experience) plus shift diff
*$4,000 Sign On Bonus!*
A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
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How you will make an impact
Developing relationships with the residents and their families using a consistent caregiver approach supporting the resident’s physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs and focusing on placing the resident first.
Assessing, observing, and evaluating resident’s clinical condition, document findings in the resident electronic medical record, and notify the provider and/or RN when necessary.
Updating or modifying care plans as needed to reflect any changes to a resident’s care and service needs.
Supervising and leading care associates
Administering medications timely, accurately, and according to orders.
Participating in meetings related to resident outcomes and care
Responding to residents, family, or responsible parties in a timely and professional manner
Participating in the review of clinical indicator reviews – falls, wounds, nutrition, antipsychotic use, etc.
Other duties as assigned by RN clinical leader
What you will need
Minimum of 1 year of experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care is preferred.
Licensed by Colorado as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
CPR certification required.
A passion to care for seniors and be a strong resident advocate.
Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.
Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, just minutes from Denver. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Wind Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.
Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Candidates must be a Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse with a required CPR certification. A minimum of one year of experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care is preferred.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.