Licensed Practical Nurse/Certified Medical Asst - Urgent Care

Capital Markets Placement; New Mexico; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse/Certified Medical Assistant for their urgent care facility. In this role, you will provide essential patient care, assist with medical procedures, and ensure effective communication with patients and families. This position emphasizes the importance of compassion and respect in healthcare, as you will be responsible for assessing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Join a team that values professional growth and patient-centered service, making a real difference in the community's health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program required.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care services.
• Assists physicians with procedures under RN supervision.
• Educates patients and families regarding care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Pain Management

Assessment Skills

Medication Administration

Education

High School Diploma

LPN/LVN Program Graduate

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse/Certified Medical Asst - Urgent Care

Christus Health is looking for Licensed Practical Nurse/Certified Medical Asst - Urgent Care in Alamogordo, NM.
This local job opportunity with ID 3171640753 is live since 2025-04-30 01:43:42.
Description

Summary:

Provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communications needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about changes in patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
• Maintains required core competencies.
• Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i. e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
• Does not abuse sick or personal days. Maintains personal health, adheres to sick policy guidelines.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.
• Demonstrates ability under direct supervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program.

Experience

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current LPN/LVN Licensure in State of New Mexico.
• Current American Heart -Basic Life Support (BLS)card.

Work Type:

Full Time

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