LPN – Acute Care Nights | Sign-On & Relocation Bonus

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Well-being program

Job summary

Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Medical Surgical team. This full-time, 12-hour night shift position provides direct patient care under a Registered Nurse supervision in a fast-paced acute care setting, including ED and inpatient areas.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessments, and care coordination with the health-team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• License: Current New Mexico Licensed Practical Nurse or Out of State Multistate/compact LPN License.
• Certifications: BLS required, Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) for areas with cardiac telemetry monitoring and ACLS within 6 months of hire for areas where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist in the implementation of patient care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the appropriate healthcare team members.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and permitted by state regulations and organizational policy.
• Perform patient assessments and document findings accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and promote comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions as directed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient care.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain competency and participate in continuing education and professional development activities.

Skills

LPN license

BLS

ACLS

Telemetry familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Medical Surgical team. This full-time, 12-hour night shift position provides direct patient care under a Registered Nurse supervision in a fast-paced acute care setting, including ED and inpatient areas.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessments, and care coordination with the health-team.