Nurse - RN or LPN - LAP chez Hilltop Community Resources

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.

Who We Are: At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community. We’re a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture.

The Part You’ll Play: Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role is no exception. An overview of this position entails…This position is responsible for providing nursing services and case management to residents in accordance with their scope of practice under their Registered Nurse (RN) license or practice under their Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of the Hilltop’s Life Adjustment Program (LAP), including Service 1, how we treat the residents, and Service 2, how we treat each other. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.

2. Conducts oneself as a leader by taking ownership of the program, quality of care, commitment to the betterment and growth of BI Services by offering solutions, developing processes, promoting communication with others, supporting communication from staff to management, prioritizing tasks, representing your area at leadership meetings, and actively participating in problem resolution.

3. Provide nursing care to residents in the Life Adjustment Program per the Nurse Practice Act, physician orders, and individual program rules and regulations.

4. Conduct initial Nursing Assessments, including physical, psychological, psychosocial, and environmental aspects on each new resident, as residents enter the Program, per regulations.

5. Coordinate resident care with physicians, families, members of interdisciplinary team, and other involved agencies.

6. Document all care provisions and concerns in an accurate and timely manner.

7. Provide education and instruction to residents and their caregivers, working within the guidelines of licensure, certification and regulatory agencies to promote physical and emotional health in their home environments.

8. Provide in-service education to staff on various topics as needs arise.

9. Update residents’ families or caregivers on the residents’ progress, equipment needs, and health needs.

10. Assume responsibility for the delegation of nursing tasks to other health care workers and for the supervision of delegated tasks being conducted by other health care workers.

11. Collaborate and assist with other programs in the organization to provide support to residents and staff as needed.

12. Participate in the on-call duty rotation.

More Specifically, In This Role We Request: This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring.  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Current Licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado or Current Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado, and 2 years of related work experience required.

• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
• Current State Licensure as a RN in Colorado or Current State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado (required)
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (required)
• De-Escalation Training (preferred)
• Hilltop’s Transportation Certification (preferred)

Now Tell Us About You: Here’s your chance to shine! Hilltop recognizes the unique experiences, and skill sets every individual brings to the table. We know the journey is different for everyone. Please apply to share your background, education, previous experience or special qualities you can bring to this role. This position will stop accepting applications on 11/13/2025.

Before you join the Hilltopper Community: Connections come with care! Before you join our team, you will be required to go through some background checks and health clearances to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

CLEARANCES & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

The following background checks are conducted by Hilltop Community Resources:

• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• CBI Records Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Driving Record
• Colorado Adult Protective Services Background Check (CAPS)
• Colorado Department of Regulatory Affairs (DORA) Check
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List
• Tuberculosis (Tb) Skin Test
• N95 Mask Fit Test
• Influenza Vaccination
• Any other required vaccination

Perks and Benefits to Sweeten the Pot:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• The starting wage range for this role is The LPN starting wage range is $27.00-$28.35 per hour. The RN starting wage is $35.00-$36.75 per hour.
• Check out our full benefits package here: https://hilltoppers.htop.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/107/2025/06/Benefit-Guide-FINAL-2024-2025_6.2.2025_Compressed.pdf
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• The schedule for this specific position is full-time schedule of Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. Will also need to participate in an on call rotation.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others