LPN - Med Surg / Post Surgical Unit

phsorg; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wearable safety badge

Loan forgiveness

Malpractice insurance

EPIC charting

Shift differentials

Career development support

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Post Surgical Unit to provide direct patient care following orthopedic, general, vascular, and other surgeries. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will help ensure safe recovery during hospital stays.

The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, teamwork, and a commitment to high-quality acute care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current LPN license in New Mexico and active status.
• BLS certification; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care within the LPN scope under RN supervision.
• Assist with implementation and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Monitor and document patient status; report changes to team.
• Administer medications and therapies as prescribed.
• Assist with post-operative assessments and wound care.
• Support mobility, pain management, and activities of daily living.
• Educate patients and families on recovery and discharge.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Education

LPN license NM

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Address

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $24.27

Maximum Offer $41.33

Summary

Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Post Surgical Unit. In this role, you will provide direct patient care and support patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic, general, vascular, urological, and other specialty surgeries. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you will help ensure a safe, comfortable, and successful recovery experience for patients during their hospital stay.

The ideal candidate is patient-focused, team-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced acute care environment.

In this role the LPN will provide direct patient care in the acute care setting of the emergency department or inpatient area utilizing various nursing skills and established standards of care at the direction of a registered nurse.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

Full time

FTE

0.90

Job Exempt

No

Work Shift

12 Hour Days (United States of America)

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care within the LPN scope of practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor and document patient status, reporting changes in condition to the Registered Nurse and healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed and authorized by state regulations and organizational policies.
• Assist with post-operative assessments, wound care, dressing changes, and patient recovery activities.
• Support patients with mobility, ambulation, pain management, and activities of daily living.
• Reinforce patient and family education related to surgical recovery, medications, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, care coordinators, and ancillary departments to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record.
• Adhere to all patient safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.

Qualifications - Required

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New Mexico.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and ACLS withing 6 months of hire
• Basic Cardiac Arrythmia for areas with cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications - Preferred

• One (1) year of experience in post-surgical, medical-surgical, acute care, or inpatient nursing preferred
• Experience caring for post-operative patients.
• Knowledge of surgical recovery protocols and pain management principles.
• Experience with electronic health record systems.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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