LPN Swing Bed Night Shift $ Sign On Bonus! Relocation

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlsbad Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of RNs in the Swing Bed program. You will assess patients, administer medications, implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, patient education, and ensuring infection control and safety protocols. LPN/LVN licensure and BCLS are required; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required.
• LPN/LVN license with state licensure required.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Conducts focused patient assessments and reports changes to the team.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed per safety protocols.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient care and observations.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance and post-discharge care.
• Performs basic procedures such as wound care and catheterization within scope of practice.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Infection control

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

** LOCATION NOTICE: This position is located in **Carlsbad, New Mexico** – NOT Carlsbad, California**

**Full-Time | Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates- NEW Increased Rates!*

Why Carlsbad Medical Center?

At Carlsbad Medical Center, our Swing Bed Program provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to patients transitioning from hospitalization to home or another level of care. As a Swing Bed LPN, you will play an essential role in helping patients regain strength, independence, and confidence while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will build meaningful relationships with patients throughout their recovery journey while utilizing a broad range of nursing skills. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact, grow professionally, and be part of a team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes

We offer you a generous benefits package including:

• Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs
• 100% licensure/certification reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Paid Holidays

Carlsbad Medical Center

Carlsbad Medical Center is your community healthcare provider: a 115-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are more than 150 healthcare professionals strong and are a Joint Commission-accredited facility. Carlsbad, New Mexico, offers small-town charm with unique attractions and access to world-famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Here, you can enjoy the beauty of the desert, nearby rivers and lakes, and year-round sunshine—making it a wonderful place to live, work, and explore.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
• Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
• Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
• Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
• Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
• Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.

Licenses and Certifications

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

State Specific Requirements

• Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required.
• Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required.
• Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment required.
• Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
• North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
• Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

**This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.**

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