LPN Full-Time

Horizon Services, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants

Medical, dental, Life and LTD

PTO and Holidays

Retirement benefits after 6 months

Job summary

Horizon Services, Inc. seeks an LVN/LPN (LPN/LVN) in New Mexico to provide comprehensive participant care at Gateway Medical Sobering. The role requires night and weekend availability with multiple shift types and includes a $2,000 bilingual sign-on bonus upon language-test completion.

Employment is full‑time with varied 8‑hour shifts and strong documentation standards. Responsibilities include vital signs monitoring, health assessments, wound care, medication administration, and coordination

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN with New Mexico license.
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health and Crisis Intervention.
• Experience in similar setting with increased shift responsibility/leadership.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified.
• Must have a New Mexico driver’s license and good driving record.
• Bilingual bonus requires fluency in at least one NM threshold language.

Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for providing comprehensive participant care.
• Accurate and thorough documentation is required for all aspects of care.
• Effective care coordination is essential for seamless service delivery.
• The program must be equipped to receive EMS drop-offs by having a minimum of one LVN or a more qualified professional on each shift.
• Staff will engage in the regular monitoring of participants' vital signs.
• A health assessment will be conducted for each participant upon admission.
• Withdrawal severity assessments will be performed to monitor participant progress.
• A determination will be made as to whether a participant can be safely served in the facility.
• Staff will evaluate individuals for their level of intoxication and their risk for detoxification symptoms.
• Blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate will be checked as part of the assessment.
• Staff will ask about the presence of any bruising, hematoma, or rash.
• The trunk and extremities will be palpated to check for any bone deformities.
• Breathalyzer tests will be administered to determine blood alcohol content.
• Staff will inquire about any cough, chest pain, or other medical complaints.
• The level of consciousness and visible behavior of each participant will be evaluated and recorded.
• Individuals will be briefly screened for any immediate psychiatric needs.
• Vitals will be checked periodically throughout a participant's stay.
• Staff will supervise MAT induction in partnership with an RN, NP, or remotely with an MD.
• Wound care tasks, such as cleaning, applying antiseptic, covering, and monitoring for infection, will be performed as needed.
• Medications will be administered swiftly with the appropriate documentation.
• The CIWA tool will be administered to assess for alcohol and/or Benzodiazepine withdrawal.
• The induction of TeleMAT will be supervised to support patient treatment.

Skills

SUD/MH knowledge

Leadership experience

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

New Mexico LVN/LPN license

Driver's license

Job description

Job Title

LVN I,II,III/LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Location

Gateway Medical Sobering, Swing shift, nights, weekends

Sign‑On Bonus for Bilingual Applicants

$2,000 (Distributed in 4 parts: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 90 days, $500 after 150 days, and $500 after 210 days of employment)

The bilingual bonus applies to client‑facing positions and will be awarded upon successful completion of the language test.

Shift Hours

Full‑time, 8‑hour shift. Must have availability to work a combination of weekend day, swing (3 pm‑11 pm) or night shifts and weekday swing or night shifts. Varied 8‑hour shifts (Days, Mid, Nights, Weekends).

Primary Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for providing comprehensive participant care.
• Accurate and thorough documentation is required for all aspects of care.
• Effective care coordination is essential for seamless service delivery.
• The program must be equipped to receive EMS drop‑offs by having a minimum of one LVN or a more qualified professional on each shift.
• Staff will engage in the regular monitoring of participants' vital signs.
• A health assessment will be conducted for each participant upon admission.
• Withdrawal severity assessments will be performed to monitor participant progress.
• A determination will be made as to whether a participant can be safely served in the facility.
• Staff will evaluate individuals for their level of intoxication and their risk for detoxification symptoms.
• Blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate will be checked as part of the assessment.
• Staff will ask about the presence of any bruising, hematoma, or rash.
• The trunk and extremities will be palpated to check for any bone deformities.
• Breathalyzer tests will be administered to determine blood alcohol content.
• Staff will inquire about any cough, chest pain, or other medical complaints.
• The level of consciousness and visible behavior of each participant will be evaluated and recorded.
• Individuals will be briefly screened for any immediate psychiatric needs.
• Vitals will be checked periodically throughout a participant's stay.
• Staff will supervise MAT induction in partnership with an RN, NP, or remotely with an MD.
• Wound care tasks, such as cleaning, applying antiseptic, covering, and monitoring for infection, will be performed as needed.
• Medications will be administered swiftly with the appropriate documentation.
• The CIWA tool will be administered to assess for alcohol and/or Benzodiazepine withdrawal.
• The induction of TeleMAT will be supervised to support patient treatment.

Team Support

• Work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team at the Recovery Station.
• Participate in daily shift change and report health related concerns and alerts.
• Supporting in keeping a clean and safe environment.
• Serve as shift lead and be able to support other health tech as needed.
• Cover management responsibilities in absence of program manager.

Quality Assurance Support

• Daily monitoring and maintenance of client records in EHR for errors, corrections, and updating.
• Ensure all risk assessments are scanned and uploaded into the client chart daily.
• Ensure all medication clearances and Emergency Room discharge paperwork is scanned and uploaded daily into the client chart.

Requirements

• Current LVN/LPN with New Mexico license.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health and Crisis Intervention.
• Experience in similar setting with demonstrated increase of shift responsibility/leadership.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certified.
• Must have a New Mexico driver’s license and good driving record in good standing, depending on program.
• For bilingual bonus, must have fluency in at least one of New Mexico threshold languages (Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Dari, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, and Diné).

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $28‑$34 based on experience and qualifications. Available for a full‑time position.

• Generous medical, dental, Life and LTD for the employee and 50% for any dependents medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and Holiday pay.
• Retirement benefits after 6 months of service.
• Training and CEU opportunities.

EEO Statement

Horizon Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Website: https://www.horizonservices.org