LPN Unit Leader: Direct Patient Care & Team Leadership

SUITESRIO in; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking an experienced LPN/LVN supervisor in Rio Rancho, NM to provide direct resident care and oversee nursing assistants. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and coordinate daily nursing services under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor.

This role emphasizes charting, medication administration, QA activities, staff training, and discharge planning to maintain high quality resident care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited program and active license.
• Experience leading a nursing team in long-term care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state/federal guidelines for resident care.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily nursing activities and supervise CNAs per policies.
• Ensure accurate charting, medication administration, and records.
• Maintain QA processes and participate in surveys and audits.
• Coordinate discharge planning and resident care plans.
• Coach staff, assign shifts, and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Supervisory skills

Regulatory compliance

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree

Current LPN/LVN license

Tools

PCC

EMR

Job description

PACS is seeking an experienced LPN/LVN supervisor in Rio Rancho, NM to provide direct resident care and oversee nursing assistants. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and coordinate daily nursing services under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor.

This role emphasizes charting, medication administration, QA activities, staff training, and discharge planning to maintain high quality resident care in a long-term care setting.