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North Star Staffing Solutions

LPN / LVN

Denver, CO

Job Title: LPN/LVN Job ID: 13707 Location: Denver Salary Range: Negotiable Hourly Range: Negotiable & Duties: North Star Health has an immediate opportunity for a Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and ...

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How much do lvn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for lvn in Wheat Ridge, CO is $33.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.08 and $37.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an LVN?

An LVN, or Licensed Vocational Nurse, is a healthcare professional who provides basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors. LVNs monitor patients' health, administer medications, assist with daily activities, and report patient status to other medical staff. They typically work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare settings. Becoming an LVN requires completing a state-approved educational program and passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

What does a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) do?

Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic medical care, including taking vital signs, explaining procedures to patients, administering medications, and tracking patient progress. LVNs also collect and send samples to medical labs for testing, complete patient paperwork, and collaborate with physicians to determine a care plan for patients. LVNs must report to a registered nurse (RN) or physician. They are an integral part of a patient care team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an LVN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an LVN, you need a solid understanding of basic nursing procedures, patient care, and health assessment, along with completion of an accredited LVN program and state licensure. Familiarity with electronic health records, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration systems is typically required. Compassion, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for building trust with patients and collaborating with healthcare teams. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring patient safety, delivering quality care, and maintaining smooth healthcare operations.

What are some common challenges licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) face when transitioning to a new healthcare facility?

LVNs often face challenges such as adapting to new electronic health record systems, learning facility-specific protocols, and building rapport with a new team of healthcare professionals. Adjusting to different patient populations and understanding varying supervisory structures can also be challenging. However, most facilities provide orientation and mentorship programs to support a smooth transition, and proactive communication with colleagues can help LVNs integrate more quickly and effectively.

What is the difference between Lvn vs Nurse?

AspectLvnNurse
CredentialsLicensed Vocational Nurse licenseRegistered Nurse license
Work EnvironmentLong-term care, clinics, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, community health
ResponsibilitiesBasic patient care, monitoring, treatmentsBroader patient care, assessments, care planning

LVNs and nurses both provide essential patient care, but LVNs typically have less training and focus on basic tasks, while nurses have a broader scope and more responsibilities. LVNs often work under the supervision of registered nurses or doctors, making their roles complementary within healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Lvn job openings in Wheat Ridge, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,398 per year, or $33.8 per hour.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Adaptive Home Health

Aurora, CO • On-site

$100 - $120/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Role: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — Field Clinician

Mileage in addition to productivity comp

Comp: $46 per point

Schedule: Full-time Monday–Friday + some weekends (as needed)

Location: Field-based

We're fixing home healthcare, and we're building our presence in Detroit

Adaptive is building an AI-native home healthcare platform that enables clinicians to focus on delivering best-in-class care for their patients by leveraging software and innovative support solutions. We’re building our team in Detroit with plans to quickly develop an exceptional reputation of delivering excellent patient care.

The mission of this role

Deliver excellent home health care to our patients in Detroit, and set the clinical bar, the documentation standard, and the referral-source trust that our market will be built on.

Objectives

  1. Carry a full, high-quality caseload: ramp to ~30 productivity points/week at target visit quality.

  2. Own your patients' outcomes: drive low avoidable-hospitalization rates and strong patient-experience scores; participate in case conferences/team huddles to improve our quality.

  3. Be a referral-source ambassador: every discharge planner, ALF, and physician you touch should want to send the next patient to us because you were responsive and excellent.

  4. Set the standard others copy: your charting, cadence, and judgment become the template we onboard the next cohort against as the pod grows.

What you'll own

  • Deliver skilled nursing visits in the home within LVN scope, under RN/clinical supervision as required.

  • Perform focused assessments, monitor for changes in condition, and escalate promptly to the RN/MD/clinical team using clear, objective information.

  • Support medication reconciliation and medication safety education (within scope), and identify discrepancies or risks for RN review.

  • Provide patient and caregiver education (teach‑back) aligned to the plan of care.

  • Support wound care and other skilled tasks per orders and competency (e.g., dressing changes, basic monitoring, reinforcement of teaching).

  • Coordinate with the office and interdisciplinary team so visits happen on time and orders are followed.

  • Document thoroughly and on time in Homecare Homebase (HCHB) — defensible, efficient, and consistent.

Who you are / how you operate

  • Dedicated clinician: home health experience strongly preferred

  • High ownership: you treat your caseload like your own panel and your pod like your own business.

  • Open mindset: Energized by the opportunity to shape the playbook and refine SOPs

  • Tech‑forward: You want to leverage software to accelerate the charting process, and you'll give us blunt feedback to make it better

  • Trust‑builder: Patients, families, and referral partners believe you because you do what you say.

Must‑haves

  • Active Michigan LVN license (unrestricted)

  • Comfort working in a field‑based workflow with appropriate escalation judgment

  • Strong communication and documentation

  • Reliable follow‑through on orders, visit cadence, and patient goals

  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation and comfort with daily travel across assigned territory

Nice‑to‑haves

  • Prior home health or hospice experience

  • Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) or similar EMR

  • Wound care exposure

Our guarantee

  • Full‑time target: ~30 productivity points/week; clinicians earn more for exceeding it.

  • Guaranteed floor: ~24 points/week for the first two months - if your caseload hasn't filled, you're paid the floor.

The rest of the package

  • Referral Bonuses (we’re growing)!

  • Benefits for full‑time (medical/dental/vision, PTO)

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