LPN/LVN 0700-1500 (DOH/NMBHI #13544)

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health in Las Vegas, NM is seeking an LPN/LVN to provide basic nursing care in a hospital setting. You will administer medications (oral and injectable), monitor vitals, and document patient responses to treatment.

The role requires hospital experience, collaboration with treatment teams, and adherence to safety standards. A valid NM LPN/LVN license and driving privileges are required.

Qualifications

• This position provides basic nursing care to meet the needs of patients.
• Administration of medications including oral and injectable to relieve anxiety, control behavior and treat physical problems.
• Charting medications and documenting patient responses.
• Experience in hospital settings and with treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to meet patient needs.
• Administer medications (oral and injectable) and monitor effects.
• Record vitals and chart patient responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with treatment teams in a hospital setting.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Hospital setting

Treatment teams

Education

LPN/LVN licensure

Job description

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Salary

$22.62 - $33.93 Hourly

$47,050 - $70,575 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C5

Why does the job exist?

This position provides basic Nursing care to meet the needs of patients.

How does it get done?

The job gets done by performing tasks such as: being responsible but not limited to, administration of all types of medications to include oral and injectable for the purpose of relieving anxiety, controlling behavior and treating physical problems, recording patient vitals, monitoring medical equipment and assisting patients with dally personal hygiene care. Incumbent will chart medications and document the patient's response to medication.

Who are the customers?

Patients/Residents/Clients

Ideal Candidate

• Experience In providing comprehensive nursing care;
• Experience In administration of all types of medications;
• Experience working in a hospltal setting;
• Experience working with treatment teams.

Minimum Qualification

Licensure as LPN or LVN.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Drivers License.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Working Conditions

This position will perform work In a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations requiring crisis intervention may be required. Effective 1/1/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Unit is Cortez. Shift is 07:00 am-15:00 pm.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.