Licensed Practical Nurse

addus; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral

Merit increases

Employee discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for full-time, 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday. The role covers Alamogordo and surrounding areas and involves direct patient care, implementing care plans, and patient education.

Join a large home health care system with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth. LPN licensure in NM and CPR certification are required, with at least three years of nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three years nursing experience; home health or medical/surgical preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state.
• Possess and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation per the plan of care.
• Educates patient and family/caregiver on self-care and diagnosis-related information.
• Coordinates home health services and communicates needs to the RN or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and prepares equipment with aseptic technique.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the RN.

Skills

Nursing

CPR Certification

Education

LPN/LVN program

Job description

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Licensed Practical Nurse to come join our rapidly growing team in Alamogordo, NM.

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday
• 8am to 5pm
• Coverage area: Alamogordo & surrounding areas

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance