Licensed Practical Nurse - FT (ECU)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT Haxtun Hospital District is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide safe, compassionate patient care through medication administration, monitoring patient conditions, and supporting the care team. This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively in both routine and emergency situations while maintaining a focus on patient safety.

Starting Pay Range: $28.00/hr - $38.00/hr , depending on experience

• Position Status: Full-time, non-exempt
• Shift: Nights
• Shift Differentials: Nights = +10% of base wage (after 6pm), Weekends = +15% of base wage

Application Deadline: July 16, 2026. Applications will close sooner if a qualified candidate is identified. Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe, competent, and compassionate patient care within the scope of practice by utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. This role includes administering medications, assisting with procedures and emergencies, performing patient rounding, and delivering patient and family education to support positive outcomes. The LPN monitors patient conditions, documents care accurately, and collaborates effectively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care. Responsibilities also include responding appropriately to emergent situations, maintaining compliance with policies and protocols, and promoting patient safety through proper use of clinical skills, equipment, and infection control practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Colorado license as Licensed Practical Nurse

• IV Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous LPN experience preferred

Benefits At Haxtun Health We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health Insurance: Haxtun Health covers 100% of employee only premiums for all health insurance plans. We also contribute a portion of the premiums for additional plan selections, including spouse, children, or family plans as applicable.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: (optional) Haxtun Health pays 50% of the premiums, including spouse, children, or family, as applicable.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at approximately 17 days for the first year of employment for hourly employees and 22 days for the first year of employment for salaried employees. PTO accrual increases as your length of service increases. This includes holidays.
• Sick Leave: Up to 48 hours per year.
• Retirement Plan: Up to a 3% employer match, which increases with your length of service. New employees are automatically enrolled at a 1% contribution rate (can be opted out). Employees must complete 5 years of employment to be 100% vested.
• Employee Health Payment Match: Haxtun Health matches employee payments up to $1,000 per year per family for services received at Haxtun Health’s hospital or clinics.
• Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): Haxtun Health participates in the CO FAMLI program, which is a social insurance program that provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
• Term Life Insurance: 1 x annual salary term life provided by HHD, no employee premium ($200,000 Max.). Additional voluntary life insurance coverage for the employee and family is an option which can be purchased by the employee.
• Other Benefits Include: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Purchasing Program, MASA Medical Transport Services (Air & Ambulance Supplemental), College Invest (529 College Savings Plan), accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, and supplemental plans (accident, critical illness, hospitalization).

Join our team and help us continue to provide compassionate and high-quality care to our community! About Haxtun Health Located on the beautiful plains of northeast Colorado, Haxtun Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Primary Care Clinics, including long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty care. Our mission is to promote optimum wellness through compassionate and high-quality care. Employing nearly 150 people, Haxtun Health is one of the largest employers in the community. We recently opened our new 100,000 square foot facility that houses our Family Practice Clinic, Wellness and Rehabilitation, and Retail Pharmacy. Haxtun Health proudly serves Haxtun, CO, and surrounding communities. Learn more about Haxtun – a small town with a big heart – by visiting https://welcometohaxtun.com/about/.