Licensed Practical Nurse

Advantra Health; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantra Health is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract position in Silver City, NM. The role involves direct patient care, medication administration, and collaboration with the health team in a 6:00 AM–6:30 PM schedule.

This contract runs for 2 months with a 30/hr W2 pay rate. Local candidates preferred, and experience in clinical or long-term care is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Active and valid LPN license.
• 1–15 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Must be available for 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM shift.
• Local candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor, assess, and document patients' conditions.
• Report changes in patient health to healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Follow infection control protocols and facility policies.
• Assist patients with daily care needs while maintaining comfort and dignity.

Skills

LPN License

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Shift work

Education

LPN Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Contract
Location: Silver City, NM 88061
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $30/hr on W2
Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Schedule: Rotating Schedule

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a qualified and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a contract opportunity in Silver City, NM. The ideal candidate will provide quality patient care, administer medications and treatments, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor, assess, and document patients' conditions.
• Report changes in patient health to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient medical records.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Follow infection control protocols, facility policies, and safety guidelines.
• Assist patients with daily care needs while maintaining their comfort and dignity.

Requirements

• Active and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Previous clinical or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Must be available to work the specified 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM shift.
• Must be flexible to work a rotating schedule.
• Local candidates only.

At a glance

• Way to work: Travel contract
• Discipline: Nursing
• Specialty: LPN/LVN
• Shift: Days
• Start: Immediate start
• Duration: 2 months 2 day(s)
• Job code: JPC - 191

Requirements

• Experience: 1-15 years
• Skills: LPN

About Advantra Health

Advantra Health brings clinical expertise to the teams that deliver care. Through our healthcare partners, we connect nursing, allied health and advanced practice professionals with opportunities to contribute and grow. We believe clinicians should have a voice in how their careers develop, and we consider what matters to them alongside what care teams need.

Our conversations with clinicians often begin well before a career move. We value the opportunity to understand their interests and stay connected, so we can reconnect when a relevant opportunity emerges.