About the role
Location Address:
1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $24.27 Maximum Offer $41.33
Summary:
Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Medical Surgical team. In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
The ideal candidate is committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and supporting positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced acute care environment.
In this role you will provide direct patient care in the acute care setting of the emergency department or inpatient area utilizing various nursing skills and established standards of care at the direction of a registered nurse.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to patients within the LPN scope of practice.
- Assist in the implementation of patient care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the appropriate healthcare team members.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and permitted by state regulations and organizational policy.
- Perform patient assessments and document findings accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and promote comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions as directed.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care.
- Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain competency and participate in continuing education and professional development activities.
Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on and relocation bonus!
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
License: Current New Mexico Licensed Practical Nurse or Out of State Multistate/compact LPN License
Certifications: BLS required , Basic Cardiac Arrythmia (BCA) for areas with cardiac telemetry monitoring and ACLS within 6 months of hire for areas where required.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
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