Job: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Greater ABQ Area

POSITION SUMMARY: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care, which adheres to the standards of the LPN Practice Act.JOB DUTIES1.Provides service in accordance with agency policies and the plan of care.2.Prepares timely and accurate clinical and progress notes, payroll and other required agency documentation.3.Assists the physician or registered nurse in performing specialized procedures and duties.4.Prepares and uses equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic techniques as required.5.Assists and educates the patient/PCG in learning appropriate self-care techniques.6.Provides discharge instructions, which cover discharge medications, self-care procedures, signs and symptoms to report to the physician, and physician visits as required.7.Documents instruction and patient responses in the clinical record and submits records to branch per policy.8.Participates and attends in team conferences and in-services as scheduled.9.Assists the RN in carrying out the patient plan of care.10.Keeps RN informed of patient status and changes in condition through oral and written communications11.Participates in annual skill competency renewal12.May function as a Home Health Aide13.Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: Requires graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
Experience:
Documented evidence of a minimum of one year of acute hospital clinical experience within the last 3-years, or one year of home health experience within the last two years through a home health agency.
Licensure/Certification: Current State licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse. Current CPR. Current Auto Insurance. Valid Drivers License. Current PPD
Other Qualifications: Flexible and organized with the ability to exercise sound judgment. Ability to travel with in the service area


Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision plan
Flexible Paid Time Off plan (200 PTO hours for Fulltime)
Programs to recognize outstanding employee performance
Opportunity to participate in 401(k) retirement plan
Flexible Spending Account/Cafeteria Plan
Aflac program offering.
Availability of voluntary benefits such as disability and life insurance at reduced rates
A great place to work, with great people, for our community.