LPN FT Days

Summit BHC; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Las Cruces Recovery Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide direct nursing care to residents on-site, under RN supervision. The role involves administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and high-quality care.

The ideal candidate has an LPN/LVN credential, CPR certification, and at least one year of relevant nursing experience, with knowledge of psychotropic medications and de-escalation techniques.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program.
• 1+ years nursing experience in clinical area preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of clients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
• Assist in health and psychiatric teaching for client and family.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and document effects.
• Monitor vital signs, ECGs, labs, and glucose; report changes.
• Respond in emergencies and coordinate with medical staff.
• Communicate with departments to ensure quality care.
• Maintain facility policies and safety standards.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Psychotropic medications knowledge

CPR certification

Education

LPN/LVN program graduate

Job description

**About the Job:**PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of the licensing board. Communicates and works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team i.e., medical staff, administration, clinicians, dietitians, and milieu personnel. Takes reasonable care and precautions to ensure high client safety standards and a therapeutic environment exist. This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.**Roles and Responsibilities:****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of clients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, while always maintaining the assurance of client safety and following unit and facility policies and procedures. Complies with all company safety policies and practices.* Assists in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for client and family. Serves as a role model for clients and peers.* Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.* Effectively communicates with the medical staff, receives verbal/written orders, and takes care to minimize abbreviation or other errors. Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.* Prepares, administers, controls and accurately records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse, with thorough documentation regarding administration effect and/or adverse effects.* Observes, documents, and communicates with/reports to the R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or personnel, or other issues which could alter client care. Reports status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. Communicates with all departments as needed to assure total quality client care is delivered.* Consults, follows, and documents with sufficient detail nursing care according to facility policy and procedures. Records client symptoms, responses, and progress concisely, accurately, and completely.* Safely and accurately performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose monitoring. Interprets results and takes appropriate nursing action.* Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program required.* One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.* Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.* Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within a recovery setting.**LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:*** Valid current registered practical/vocational nursing license from the state or from a nurse compact state, where applicable.* CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).* First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.**SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:**This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Las Cruces Recovery Center?Las Cruces Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Las Cruces Recovery Center is an EOE.