Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Ernest Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & High Deductible Medical Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team, providing compassionate general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse. Day and night shifts are available, with options for part-time and per diem as well.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being, and opportunities to grow within a hospital focused on helping patients regain independence

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• One year recent experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of current infection control requirements and practices.
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency using policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to manage supplies and equipment.
• Strong computer skills including data entry, email and record management.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a registered nurse, provides general nursing care to patients.
• Integrates the hospital's mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Acute care experience

Infection control

Clinical operations

Data entry

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Part Time and Per Diem options available.

We are hiring for days and nights.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, we are more than a hospital—we are acommunity of caregivers driven by purpose, compassion, and a shared mission to help patients regain independence after life-changing illness or injury.

Located in Las Cruces, NM, our hospital offers state-of-the-art therapy, personalized care plans, and an interdisciplinary team approach that delivers exceptional outcomes. Whether you’re a clinician, therapist, or healthcare leader, you’ll find a rewarding career here where your work truly makes a difference.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits: Full Time / Part Time

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance: Full Time / Part Time

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth: Full Time

• Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required
• Current CPR certification required
• One (1) year recent experience in acute care setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a registered nurse, provides general nursing care to patients. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.