LPN - Long-Term Care | $2.5K Sign-On Bonus

Peaks Healthcare Consulting; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 97,424,000 - 110,318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

Care Cash Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center in Deming, New Mexico, is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our nursing team. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, monitor resident conditions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely care.

We welcome new graduates and experienced nurses alike, offering a supportive environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth within a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current, active LPN license in NM.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred or required.
• New graduate LPNs welcome.
• Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare experience preferred but not required.

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

Skills

LPN license NM

CPR/BLS certified

Clinical observation

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

Job description

Luna Rehabilitation & Care Center in Deming, New Mexico, is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our nursing team. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, monitor resident conditions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely care.

We welcome new graduates and experienced nurses alike, offering a supportive environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth within a skilled nursing setting.