Licensed Practical Nurse, Grand Valley Plastic Surgery, PRN/Pool

Position Highlights: Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Type: PRN/Pool Location: Grand Valley Plastic Surgery

Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM What You’ll Do: Bring your clinical skills, compassion, and attention to detail to a collaborative practice where your work directly supports safer care and a better patient experience. You’ll build trusted connections with patients and families, partner closely with providers, and help keep each visit coordinated from start to finish. Make a difference through compassionate patient care Welcome and interview patients, obtain and document vital signs, health histories, allergies, immunizations, medications, and other relevant information in the EMR.

Observe each patient’s condition, use sound clinical judgment, and promptly communicate changes, adverse reactions, or significant findings to the RN or provider. Provide care in accordance with hospital and clinic standards, organizational policies, and the LPN scope of practice. Educate patients and families about visits, treatments, medications, disease management, and follow-up care.

Put your clinical skills into practice Administer injections, oral medications, treatments, and other medications under provider orders and RN supervision, with accurate documentation of administration and patient response. Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests as ordered, operate medical office equipment, and follow all CLIA requirements. Collect patient specimens, distinguish STAT from routine needs, and prepare samples for courier transport.

Provide basic wound care, including cleaning and dressing wounds, changing bandages, and helping prevent pressure injuries and infection. Respond to life-saving situations in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and scope of practice. Collaborate with a supportive care team Assist RNs and providers with examinations, procedures, and treatments while helping patients feel informed and prepared.

Position and drape patients, organize instruments and equipment, and pass materials to providers as directed. Coordinate tests, procedures, appointments, referrals, and consults with other facilities and departments. Contact and triage patients as requested to share test results, follow-up instructions, treatment changes, appointment details, and referral information.

Place prescription orders and complete prior authorizations for medications, tests, and procedures based on provider documentation. Keep each patient’s care connected and organized Maintain complete, accurate, and timely patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, progress notes, medication reconciliation, and care activities. Enter and track information in the EMR, including laboratory tests, pharmacy items, drug samples, family and social history, and full sets of vital signs.

Obtain Advance Beneficiary Notices when required and complete other administrative functions as requested. Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, providers, and colleagues to support safe, coordinated care. Screen calls and schedule appointments as directed by medical professionals.

Help create a safe, welcoming clinical environment Prepare treatment rooms with the supplies, materials, and equipment needed before each visit; clean, sanitize, and turn over rooms between patients. Clean and prepare instruments for autoclaving, manage procedure-instrument and central-sterile workflows, and sanitize medical tools and patient-contact surfaces according to policy. Maintain equipment, complete required quality-control checks, and ensure supplies and medications are properly stocked and current.

Follow infection-prevention practices, healthcare regulations, and facility policies to maintain a safe, clean environment. Use critical thinking to evaluate situations and understand how decisions affect patients, families, colleagues, and the broader care team.

High school diploma or equivalent required Current Colorado licensure as an LPN is required. Completion of an IV certification program. 2 years of related experience preferred

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $25.00 - $28.75 per hour , commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Additional compensation may be available in the form of discretionary incentive or other compensation programs.

Any such additional compensation is not guaranteed and is determined at the sole discretion of the organization based on applicable program terms, individual and/or organizational performance, and other eligibility requirements. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The anticipated application deadline is October 31, 2026, based on the Community’s good-faith expectation of the anticipated recruitment timeline.

Community may extend the application deadline if needed and will update the posting accordingly. Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!

Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status.

Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Education High School (required) Licenses and Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse (required) BLS (required)