Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time

addus; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

401(k) retirement plan with generous 2

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in New Mexico is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our growing team in Silver City.

This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with rotating call weekends, serving Silver City and surrounding areas.

You will provide direct patient care under the plan of care, document accurately, educate patients and families, coordinate with other disciplines, and maintain aseptic technique.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three years of nursing experience; home health or medical/surgical preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN or LVN in the state.
• CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with appropriate auto insurance.

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 consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family education regarding self-care and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services with other disciplines.
• Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies 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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing 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 Silver City, NM.

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday
• 8am to 5pm with rotating call weekends
• Coverage area: Silver City and 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