You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends!

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

Essential Functions:

• Construction and Management of procedure documentation
• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Accountable for initiation of proper routine and emergency care as indicated by practice and Family Health West’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills appropriately utilizing resources. Consults physicians for advice and utilizes team approach for problem solving.
• Receives and carries out physician orders.
• Assists physicians with medical procedures.
• Safely and correctly performs all procedures within the scope of nursing practices.
• Knowledge of medication dosages, routes, and actions.
• Reordering and stocking supplies and medication inventory as needed.
• Observation of universal precautions
• Recognition, initiation and observation of special precautions.
• Identification of patient needs, planning and implantation of care.
• Direct assistance with any patient care needs.
• Ensure that all records required for admission, consent, discharge, etc. are fully completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complete and accurate documentation of assessments, observations, situations and events.
• Provide formal and informal patient education within scope of practice.
• Ensure courteous and professional interactions with the public and other staff members.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Education:

Education: Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.

Licenses: Current unrestricted LPN and IV license with the State of Colorado.

Certifications: Current BLS certification; ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Experience: 1-2 years of LPN experience & prior LPN experience in a procedure center/ clinic preferred.

Wage Range: The wage range for this position starts at $27.00 and goes up based on experience.

Immunizations required for employment, including COVID-19.

Benefits

FHW offers a full benefits package including:
FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
Employee Assistance Program
403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
Medical Plan Options:
I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
Critical Illness and Accident Plans
Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings / Dependent Childcare

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,

Education

• Associates or better in Nursing or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert - BLS
• Cert - Intravenous Cert
• License - LPN