Long Term Care LPN

Luna Rehabilitation

Deming (NM)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 54,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Health insurance
PTO
401(k)
Career development

Job summary

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center in Deming, New Mexico is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team. You will provide direct care, administer medications, monitor residents, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, personalized care.

New graduate LPNs are welcome, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible full-time positions. Pay ranges from $34.00 to $38.50 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance,

Qualifications

  • Current CPR or BLS certification per facility policy
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Experience in nursing care and medication administration preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care according to care plans and physician orders
  • Administer medications and treatments within LPN scope
  • Monitor resident conditions and report changes promptly to RN/physician
  • Supervise and support CNAs and other nursing staff
  • Document accurately in EMR and maintain confidentiality

Skills

CPR/BLS
Communication skills
Team collaboration
Clinical observation

Education

LPN license in NM
Graduate of approved practical nursing program
New graduate welcome

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center | Deming, New Mexico
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Full-Time Nurse Positions
Pay Range: $34.00–$38.50 per hour

Why Join Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center?

At Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center, joining our team means more than accepting a nursing position—it means becoming part of an organization committed to making residents feel cared for while supporting the nurses who make that mission possible.

We value clinical excellence, teamwork, accountability, and compassionate care. Whether you are an experienced LPN or beginning your nursing career, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

  • $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time Nurse Positions
  • Competitive pay of $34.00–$38.50 per hour
  • Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
  • New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
  • Leadership that values and supports nursing staff
  • Meaningful work where your nursing skills directly impact resident outcomes
Position Overview

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking compassionate, dependable, and clinically motivated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our nursing team in Deming, New Mexico.

As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments, monitor changes in resident condition, supervise and support nursing assistants, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive safe, timely, and individualized care.

This position is an excellent opportunity for both experienced nurses and new graduate LPNs who are looking to develop their clinical skills within a supportive skilled nursing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, facility policies, and established nursing standards
  • Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions within the LPN scope of practice
  • Monitor residents for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral condition and promptly report significant findings
  • Obtain and monitor vital signs and other clinical information as required
  • Notify the appropriate RN, physician, provider, or nursing leadership of significant changes in resident condition
  • Monitor resident responses to medications, treatments, and nursing interventions
  • Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and changes in resident condition as assigned
  • Collaborate with RNs, physicians, CNAs, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care
  • Supervise, delegate, and provide direction to CNAs and other nursing support personnel within applicable scope and facility policy
  • Ensure nursing assignments and resident-care responsibilities are completed appropriately and timely
  • Provide residents and families with appropriate education regarding medications, treatments, and care needs
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Respond promptly and appropriately to urgent resident needs and emergency situations
  • Follow infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE requirements, and applicable isolation precautions
  • Protect resident rights, privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and personal preferences
  • Maintain compliance with facility policies and applicable federal and New Mexico requirements governing skilled nursing and resident care
Qualifications
  • Graduate of an approved practical nursing program
  • Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the State of New Mexico
  • Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or required according to facility policy
  • New graduate LPNs are welcome and encouraged to apply
  • Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare experience preferred but not required
  • Strong clinical observation and resident assessment skills within the LPN scope of practice
  • Ability to recognize and appropriately communicate changes in resident condition
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to provide direction and support to nursing assistants and work collaboratively with licensed nursing personnel
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • Compassionate and professional approach to caring for older adults and individuals with complex healthcare needs
  • Commitment to resident safety, quality care, regulatory compliance, and positive clinical outcomes
Compensation & Benefits
  • $34.00–$38.50 per hour
  • $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time Nurse Positions
  • Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Care Cash Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus ProgramProfessional development opportunities
  • Opportunities for advancement within nursing and clinical leadership
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
Grow With Us

At Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center, we are committed to helping nurses develop successful and rewarding careers.

Whether you are a new graduate LPN beginning your nursing career or an experienced nurse looking for your next opportunity, we provide an environment where you can strengthen your clinical skills, expand your long-term care experience, and prepare for future advancement.

We value team members who demonstrate compassion, accountability, clinical excellence, and a willingness to learn and grow.

About Us

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center serves the Deming, New Mexico community with a commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

Our mission is simple: To Make Residents Feel Cared For.

We believe fulfilling that mission starts with building a strong nursing team. We strive to create a workplace where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to provide exceptional care while growing professionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and mobility needs of residents using appropriate assistance and equipment
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform nursing duties for extended periods
  • Ability to conduct resident rounds and provide direct nursing care throughout the facility
  • Ability to safely operate applicable clinical and resident-care equipment
  • Ability to respond promptly and effectively to changes in resident condition and emergency situations
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
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