Licensed Practical Nurse

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 13-week contract in Albuquerque, NM. Shift is 06:00 AM - 06:30 PM with a 36-hour guarantee per week, onsite.

The LPN delivers nursing care under RN supervision, administers medications, documents care, and participates in discharge planning as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing.
• Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English to ensure safety and care.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports and documents data.
• Observes conditions and reports changes to RN.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Communicates data to RN or physician and documents thoroughly.
• Collaborates with other departments to provide timely patient care.
• Promotes safety and confidentiality of PHI at all times.

Skills

LPN/LVN

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

State Board of Nursing

Job description

LPN/LVN // LPN/LVN $26/hour $936 weekly base pay Onsite Local Contract Starts 10/29/2026 13 weeks

12 hours/day 3 days/week

Job Description

Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Length of assignment: 13 Weeks

Shift: 06:00 AM - 06:30 PM

Minimum guarantee: 36 Hours

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data;
• Observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN;
• Contributes to establishing individualized patient goals;
• Assists in developing interventions to achieve goals;
• Implements the plan of care;
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions to achieve patient goals and minimize re-hospitalizations;
• Participates in review and revision of plan of care;
• Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders;
• Communicates pertinent data to RN and/or physician;
• Documents accurately and thoroughly;
• Consults and seeks guidance from the RN as necessary;
• At the direction of the RN, participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning;
• Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family;
• Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education;
• Assigns duties as specified by State Nurse Practice Act, client policy, and staff training;
• Communicates patient information with unlicensed staff during and between shifts;
• Monitors, evaluates and follows-up on assigned responsibilities of unlicensed staff;
• Ensures that assigned tasks are performed in accordance with policies and procedures;
• Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes;
• Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary;
• Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed;
• Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff;
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences;
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
• Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs;
• Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff;
• Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;
• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;
• Performs other duties as requested.

Compliance

• Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.
• Participates in required orientation and training programs.
• Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.
• Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
• Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.

Specific Educational/Vocational Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is required.
• Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.
• This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
• Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required by State).

Job Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles required, including the ability to recognize and identify symptoms and manage emergency situations.
• Knowledge of medications, their proper dosage, and expected results.
• Ability to coordinate, delegate and supervise unlicensed nursing functions.
• Ability to create a patient-centered environment.
• Basic knowledge of computer use.

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