Licensed Practical Nurse, Residential

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Applications due by May 8, 2026

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay : $30-$32 / hour

This position is eligible for Daily Pay!  Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule : Part-Time; Monday - Friday 9 : 30am - 3pm

Part-Time position is eligible for direct primary care coverage.  In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Residential will provide health services, training, and oversight to the Residential Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Client Health Care Services :

• The LPN will perform initial assessments of all new Residential Services participants. The incumbent will make visits to individual homes as needed; correspond with Doctors regarding special concerns and medication changes. The LPN will conduct home visits for medically fragile clients to ensure compliance. The LPN will also function in an “on-call” capacity for Residential Services.

Training :

• The LPN will provide training and consultation to all host home providers. In addition to the training, the incumbent will provide delegation and oversights for medication administration as well as care of gastrostomy tubes once the training has been received.

Scheduling, Documenting, and Tracking :

• The LPN works with the Residential Services staff to maintain accurate medical files for all Goodwill of Colorado Residential Services clients. The incumbent will review medication charts monthly, obtain Doctor’s orders and communicate with the pharmacy and afterhours access if needed. The incumbent will also schedule and interpret medical assessments and create appropriate protocols from assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education :

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license issues by the Colorado State Board.

Experience :

• One (1) to three (3) years’ experience as an LPN, preferably in rehabilitation or occupational health settings is preferred.

Other :

• The incumbent must have strong written and oral communication skills with the demonstrated ability to address small and large groups.
• The incumbent must be able to work effectively with varied groups of people including persons with developmental and other disabilities and disadvantages.
• As a Residential LPN, the incumbent must have a good working knowledge of medical conditions, terms, and procedures.
• The incumbent must have the ability to communicate and conduct self with a high level of professionalism, work independently, and demonstrate flexibility, good judgment, and decision-making and organization skills.
• The incumbent must demonstrate initiative, be detailed oriented and able to perform a variety of tasks.
• The incumbent must also maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm’s reputation and be committed to keeping confidentiality.
• The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business*.
• Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements : For applicants / employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least :
• 21 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
• 25 – 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
• 25 years of age for CDL.

Applicants / employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants / employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note : not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.

Applicants / employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS : 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov / E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title : 358 - Licensed Practical Nurse, Residential Dept Number : 5040

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements :

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING : (as defined by ADA)

Heavy : 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate : 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light : 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING :

Heavy : 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate : 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light : 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING / PULLING - OCCASIONALLY

REACHING :

Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

At Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

Below Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

TWISTING - OCCASIONALLY

BENDING - OCCASIONALLY

KNEELING / CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING :

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION :

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS / FINGERS :

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe – CONTINUOUSLY - Driving

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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