LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse – Corrections

Denver Health

. Provide direct patient care under close supervision of an RN or Care Provider .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $46 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing direct patient care, implementing nursing care plans, and performing specialized clinical tasks such as IV access and EKGs. Holds a valid LPN license and BLS certification, with strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with diverse patient populations.

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LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse LicenseBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationIV Introduction and MonitoringPatient Care in Correctional SettingsClinical Data Collection and Documentation

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Hard Skills

Patient CareMedication AdministrationVital Signs MonitoringLaboratory Specimen CollectionChart AuditsEKG PerformanceFoley InsertionSpirometryPeak Flow TestingBasic Typing Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationPatient AssistanceTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS-Basic Life Support CertificationLPN-Licensed Practical Nurse License

Industry Keywords

Correctional CareAcute CareBehavioral Health CareCrisis ResponseTriagePatient Care PlansQuality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care under close supervision of an RN or Care Provider
Implement nursing care based on prioritized patient needs, care plans, standards, and policies
Provide preventive, emergent, crisis response, triage, acute care, and behavioral health care
Maintain nursing scope of practice across infant, pediatric, and adult clinical care
Obtain vital signs, identify abnormal findings, and report conditions to the RN or provider
Safely administer medications
Collect and process laboratory specimens and blood samples and establish IV access as ordered
Perform specialized tasks including EKGs, Foley insertion, spirometry, and peak flow testing
Document daily goals and plans of care accurately and completely
Collect clinical data and contribute to plans of care with the RN
Perform chart audits to promote quality improvement
Report patient or family responses and changing conditions to the RN and help update care plans
Provide care in the Downtown Detention Center or Denver County Jail correctional settings

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a nursing education program that satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Licensed Practical Nurse
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse license from the state licensing board required
Less than 1 year of Correctional Care experience preferred
Interpersonal communication skills to communicate with hospital staff and diverse patient population
Ability to assist patients with personal hygiene
Ability to transport patients, specimens, and supplies
Knowledge of IV introduction and ability to monitor IVs
Basic typing skills required
Knowledge of appropriate charting procedures preferred
All applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans
Employer-paid disability and life insurance
Comprehensive well-being programs
On-site employee fitness center
Nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs
Exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement and assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities
Career advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) eligible employer
Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer