University Health·Lakewood, Colorado
The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct, compassionate nursing care to residents, including administering medications and performing treatments. Additionally, the role involves supervising ancillary staff and ensuring all care aligns with state and federal regulations.
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site. Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Lakewood Long Term Care - (3 Shifts/week, 6:45a - 7:15p) 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location UH Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Department Long Term Care Unit UHLMC Position Type Full time Work Schedule 6:45PM - 7:15AM Hours Per Week 36
Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care Join our dedicated Long Term Care (LTC) team where you'll provide compassionate nursing care under the guidance of the Director of Nursing. In this role, you’ll support residents by administering medications, performing treatments, and documenting care. You’ll also lead and support CNAs and CMTs to ensure residents receive high-quality, respectful care in alignment with care plans and state/federal regulations. What You'll Do: Deliver direct care and monitor residents’ conditions Supervise and mentor direct care and ancillary staff Communicate with medical staff and advocate for resident needs Assist with assessments, admissions, and quality improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with current nursing standards and maintain professional credentials Foster a safe, culturally sensitive, and resident-centered environment Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program Current Missouri LPN license BCLS certification Experience in a Long Term Care setting or similar clinical environment Preferred: IV Therapy certification (state-approved) Ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and team-oriented environment? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care to those who need it most!
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited LPN/LVN program and hold a current Missouri LPN license. A BCLS certification and previous experience in a long-term care or similar clinical setting are required.
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.