Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Alamogordo, NM seeks an Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home nursing care to seniors and individuals with disabilities, delivering compassionate support under RN/physician supervision.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, accurate documentation, medication administration, wound and chronic disease care, client and family education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure required and current.
• Strong communication skills demonstrated.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care.
• Proficiency in documenting and administering medications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home nursing care to clients.
• Perform nursing assessments.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Provide wound and chronic disease care.
• Support safe care plans under supervision.
• Educate clients and families on care needs.
• Document care in accordance with regulations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Documentation & med administration

Education

LPN license

Job description

Role:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Responsibilities include:

delivering compassionate, in-home nursing care to seniors and individuals with disabilities; performing nursing assessments; administering medications; providing wound and chronic disease care; supporting safe care plans under RN/physician supervision; educating clients and families; documenting care in compliance with regulations; and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications and Skills:

relevant LPN licensure, strong communication skills, ability to provide patient-centered care, and competence in documentation and medication administration.

Key Duties:

ensuring quality care delivery, supporting client education, maintaining accurate documentation, and working within a team to meet patient needs.