Local Contract Licensed Practical Nurse - $26 per hour

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a contract position in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, direct care, care planning, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Candidates must be licensed, have experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing, and have strong communication skills. A commitment to patient-centered care and safety is essential, along with current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is required.
• Currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.
• Experience preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English is necessary.
• Verification of TST required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents patient data; reports changes to RN.
• Contributes to patient care planning and interventions.
• Administers medications and performs treatments per orders.
• Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
• Ensures compliance with legal requirements and policies.

Skills

Nursing principles

Emergency situation management

Patient-centered environment creation

Medication knowledge

Education

Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing

Current BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Overview

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a LPN / LVN for a local contract job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation: Collects, reports and documents objective and subjective data; observes conditions and reports changes in condition to RN.
• Care Planning: 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.
• Provision of Direct Patient 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 discharge planning 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.
• Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff: 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; contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to concerns of staff, patients and families; enhances nursing practice by attending mandated in-service programs; assists with orientation of newly hired nursing staff; promotes a culture of safety; maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive 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 Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA; participates in required orientation and training programs; reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance; cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations; participates in quality assurance and process improvement activities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to ensure safety and wellbeing of patients and visitors.
• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law; TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
• Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (as required by state for SNFs/Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required).
• Job Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles; ability to recognize and identify symptoms and manage emergency situations; knowledge of medications, 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.