Nursing Staff - RN | LPN | CNA
Crowley County Nursing Center is a respected long-term care facility in Ordway, Colorado. We are actively recruiting for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants. We offer competitive pay with room to grow, a supportive team environment, and the satisfaction of making a real difference in residents' lives every day. Pay Rates by Role
- Registered Nurse (RN): $38.00 – $45.00/hr (based on experience)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): $31.00 – $37.00/hr (based on experience)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): $18.50 – $21.50/hr (based on experience)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate resident care across the facility
- Supervise nursing staff to meet resident needs in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Conduct nursing assessments and make daily rounds on condition changes, critical residents, and behavioral concerns
- Maintain communication with physicians, families, staff, and the community
- Supervise scheduling consistent with staff education, training, and experience
- Supervise daily accuracy and completeness of resident health records
- Report changes in resident condition to physicians and families promptly
- Audit charts for omissions and errors; investigate incident reports
- Assume charge nurse duties in an emergency as needed
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with active Colorado RN license
- 1 year of recent experience in long-term care preferred
- Demonstrated skills in management, team building, and communication
- Ability to lift/move objects 50 lbs frequently; up to 100 lbs occasionally
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate resident care; supervise nursing staff and activities
- Coordinate all resident services and facilitate interdisciplinary team communication
- Complete nursing assessments as requested; monitor and report condition changes
- Supervise and maintain the accuracy of resident health records
- Make daily rounds on condition changes, critical residents, and behavioral concerns
- Audit charts for omissions and errors; investigate incident reports
- Support staff orientation and training on facility policies and procedures
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program with active Colorado LPN license
- 1 year of recent long-term care experience preferred
- Ability to train new staff on facility policies and procedures
- Ability to lift 50 lbs minimum; strong organizational and communication skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2 openings available — Evening and Night shifts.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with all activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and meal assistance
- Answer resident call lights promptly and respond to needs throughout the shift
- Take and record vital signs; measure and record intake and output
- Assist residents to and from the bathroom; maintain cleanliness for incontinent residents
- Transport residents to activities, therapy, recreation, and other areas of the facility
- Observe and report changes in resident condition, attitude, and appetite to the supervising nurse
- Apply aseptic technique in all resident care to prevent infection
- Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and care of residents in isolation
Qualifications
- Must hold current Colorado CNA certification
- Previous experience in a hospital or nursing home setting preferred
- Ability to lift, push, or pull in excess of 50 lbs; occasionally up to 160 lbs
- Compassionate, reliable, and committed to resident dignity and comfort.