(LPN) / Swing Bed LPN

Talented Medical Solutions; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions in New Mexico seeks a Travel Swing Bed LPN for Night shifts (6:30p-7a) with floating and call required for 13 weeks. Start ASAP. The role involves general SNF-level nursing duties under RN supervision within a rehab and med/surg scope.

Minimum of 1 year experience; BLS and IV certification required. Fingerprints for NM travelers are required; EMR is MedHost. Beds and scheduling have specific constraints.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• IV certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated patient care under RN supervision and hospital/departmental policies.
• Administer medications and IV therapies within scope of practice; monitor and document patient responses.
• Assist with discharge planning and documentation; maintain nursing competencies through ongoing education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

Travel Swing Bed LPN
Start: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 6:30p-7a, floating and call required

Call varies
Floating required: within scope of practice and clinical competency = Rehab and Med/Surg

1 year minimum experience required, 2+ years experience preferred
BLS required

**IV cert required

The Medical Surgical Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN) holds shift accountability for providing delegated aspects of direct patient care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and is responsible for making decisions based on education, experience, State Board of Nursing Rules and hospital/departmental policy and procedures. The LPN/LVN demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care; maintains clinical competencies through continuing education; delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of the staff available; provides direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care. Aspects of care may include physical examination and data collection, ADLs, education, medication administration, peripheral IV therapy, discharge planning, implementation of physician’s orders and documentation.

Position Title

Travel:(LPN) / Swing Bed LPN - Nights

Position Type

Travel

General Comments

FINGERPRINTS FOR ALL NM TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED!!

Blocked Scheduling may be accommodated, must include in BODY of submittal

Beds in unit: 15

48 hr. Guarantees are NOT approved

EMR = MedHost

There is not an on-call schedule for Med-Surg.

The only time a nurse is put on call is for a census flex on call prior to the start of the scheduled shift if census is low.

Scope of role: General skilled nursing (SNF) level of care nursing duties

Facility will accept whichever IV certification they have. They will do IV antibiotics and some IV fluids, but no IV pain meds.