Overnight Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 1817 *SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL WILL BE ADDED TO HOURLY RATE

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days

 

Coalition Mission

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado. 

The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.

We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

1. Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;
2. Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;
3. Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;
4. Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;
5. Using resources judiciously and effectively.

 

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to participants in CCH's Recuperative Care programs within the Colorado LPN scope of practice. The LPN performs both independent and delegated duties under the supervision and delegation of CCH Registered Nurses (RNs), contributing to patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, treatments, activities of daily living, and health education. The LPN works as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary care team to deliver trauma-informed, harm-reduction care in a 75-bed, 24/7 recuperative care setting, and supports safe, timely 
documentation and coordination of care across CCH programs.

Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
• Deliver safe, effective nursing care in accordance with the Colorado LPN scope of practice, CCH protocols, and the direction of the RN or provider, within an integrated, trauma-informed, harm-reduction model of care.
• Perform plan of care interventions, including specimen collection, wound care, and other clinical needs, following written protocols or direct provider order.
• Administer medications following written protocols or direct provider order, and understand the limitations of medication administration within LPN scope.
• Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, mobility, and ambulation, when needed.
• Empower patients by providing appropriate ongoing and reinforced health education and 
information after the initial RN education plan is created and provided, including but not limited to diabetes management, hypertension management, nutrition, wound care, and disease 
prevention for the common chronic and acute conditions seen in this population.
• Collaborate with members of the multi-disciplinary health care team, including registered 
nurses, medical assistants, primary care medical providers, behavioral health providers, 
psychiatric providers, peer specialists, dental assistants and hygienists, pharmacists, patient 
navigators, case managers, client access representatives, inventory and lab coordinators, and 
nurse educators, to ensure holistic and integrated support.
• Provide nursing services as needed for other CCH programs.
• Serve as a preceptor to new staff members and nursing students as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure and Certifications 
• Current Colorado LPN license in good standing required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL preferred
• Reliable transportation is required.

Experience
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience in a clinical, community health, or acute care 
setting preferred.
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or other diverse and marginalized 
populations is highly desirable.
• Experience in harm-reduction environments is preferred.
Job Competencies
• A passion for working with vulnerable populations with a focus on trauma-informed care.
• A passion for working in a harm-reduction environment with a focus on collaborative goal 
planning with patients.
• Sound clinical judgment within the LPN scope of practice and the ability to recognize and 
escalate changes in patient condition.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to clinical work in a 24/7 facility.
• Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the needs of people experiencing homelessness and other 
vulnerable populations.
• Proficiency in EHR use and documentation compliance.
• Commitment to universal precautions and regulatory compliance (OSHA, HIPAA)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or 
encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or reasonable accommodation 
and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. In compliance with the Americans 
with Disabilities Act, CCH provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities 
and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the 
Company.
Physical Demands
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally, and assist clients with mobility when 
needed.
• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching during shift.
• Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations and perform basic clinical or safety related interventions.
• Frequent use of computer systems and telephones throughout the shift.
• Must be able to hear and see to assess patient needs and communicate effectively.

SEEING: Must be able to read computer screens 
and printed documents. 
HEARING: Must be able to hear well enough to 
communicate with employees and others. 
STANDING/WALKING 
CLIMBING/STOOPING/KNEELING 
LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING 
GRASPING/FEELING

Working Conditions
• Work is performed at the Stout Street Recuperative Care Center, a 75-bed, 24/7 recuperative 
care facility, with potential exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, bodily 
fluids, and medical equipment.
• Work may be performed in a fast-paced setting with noise and frequent interruptions.
• This position is assigned to SSRCC and supports Recuperative Care services; nursing coverage 
across other CCH programs may be requested as needed.
• SSRCC operates 24/7. Shifts include evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday 
coverage in 12-hour shifts.
• This position is eligible for overnight/weekend shift differential based on scheduled hours. (This is on top of the listed hourly pay rate range)

Employee Acknowledgement of Receipt of Job Description This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed. It is not intended to 
be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for employees performing this job. 
Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract of employment. Colorado Coalition for the 
Homeless (“CCH” or “Coalition”) may change job descriptions at any time, with or without notice, as 
service needs require. 
CCH is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers and 
selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, 
disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy, health 
condition related to pregnancy, military status or any other applicable status protected by law. 

Coalition Benefits:

We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.

• Health Insurance - HMO or PPO 
• Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
• Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. CCH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by law.