LPN / PRN

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for PRN graveyard shifts. The position delivers direct patient care, administers medications, and collaborates with the health care team to ensure safe and effective care.

A Nursing Associate Degree, an active New Mexico LPN license, and BLS certification are required; one year of relevant experience is preferred, with new graduates considered based on availability.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited trade or vocational school of nursing.
• Current New Mexico Nurse License.
• BLS certification is required.
• One year of relevant experience; new graduates accepted depending on availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal, direct patient care and demonstrate sound decision-making.
• Communicate patient care needs to all members of the health care team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the primary care provider.
• Documents patient status in an accurate, pertinent and concise manner.
• Assist with updating care plans.

Skills

Baseline nursing skills

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

LPN / PRN# LPN / PRNArtesia, NM 88210## OverviewSalary Range$27.55 - $32.67 HourlyPosition TypePRNJob ShiftGraveyardEducation LevelAssociates DegreeCategoryNursing## LPN / PRN**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** + Provide optimal, direct patient care and demonstrate sound decision-making skills. + Communicate patient care needs to all members of the health care team. + Contribute effectively to promote timely and efficient patent admission, transfer and discharge including providing appropriate patient education. + Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the primary care provider. + Documents patient status in an accurate, pertinent and concise manner. + Assist with updating care plans. + Delegate or assign aspects of patient care to health care team members (non-licensed) commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task.**ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:* + As assigned.**KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:*** + Knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills.**AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:** Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.**Information Management:** Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.**Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:** Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.**MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:*** **Education** – Graduate of an accredited trade or vocational school of nursing.* **Work Experience** – One year relevant experience, new graduates accepted based upon position availability.* **Training** – N/A* **License/Certification** – Current New Mexico Nurse License and BLS certification required.**ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:** Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.