Corrections LPN

STAFF TODAY; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEUs

Discounts

Hotel savings

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

Staff Today Inc. seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Deming, NM. The role involves direct patient care under RN/physician supervision, medication administration, and monitoring vital signs. You will assist with assessments, wound care, and care planning while documenting in the EMR.

Requirements include an NM LPN license, at least 1 year of LPN experience, and BLS. The position supports travel pay eligibility for candidates living 50+ miles away and offers comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Current, valid NM LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year recent LPN experience.
• PSV from licensing board if required.
• CPR/BLS and vaccine verification as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of RN/physician.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and record vital signs; report changes.
• Assist with patient assessments and care plans.
• Perform wound care and specimen collection as needed.
• Document care in EMR accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license ( NM )

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse – Deming,NM

Local Pay: $51.00 Travel Package: Travel Rate (based on 36 hours): Hourly $25.10 Stipend (Lodging $672.00 + M&I $413.00) = $1,085.00, Total Comp: $1,988.60 Travel Eligibility: Candidates must live at least 50+ miles from the facility to qualify for Travel Pay.

Shift Details

Days shift. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs and report changes in condition.
• Assist with patient assessments and implement individualized care plans.
• Perform wound care, specimen collection, and other basic nursing procedures.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and treatment plans.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Follow facility policies, infection control protocols, and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, valid, and unrestricted NMlicense/certification in good standing, as required for the position.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a LPN.
• Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.
• Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents (Healthcare Provider BLS certification; TB screening with negative PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT results; Hepatitis B Consent/Declination Form; and proof of Rubella, Rubeola, and Varicella vaccination or titers ).

Benefits

• Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.