Night Nurse (RN/LPN)

Santa Fe Care; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $6,000

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay: time and a half

Sick Leave accrual

Paid breaks and meal periods

Social Security and retirement

Job summary

Santa Fe Care is seeking a Night Shift Nurse (RN/LPN) to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a calm overnight setting. You will administer medications, document responses, and communicate care plans to families while supporting the care team and ensuring safety.

The role requires a nursing program graduate with an active license and at least 2 years of nursing experience. You will work with CNAs, therapists, and other staff to maintain continuity of care during the night shift.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN nursing program.
• Active RN/LPN state license in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience (or equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to professionalism and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care to residents on the assigned unit during the night shift.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations.
• Communicate care plans, procedures, and treatments clearly to residents and families.
• Accurately transcribe and implement physician orders.
• Document care and resident responses thoroughly and timely.
• Give and receive detailed shift reports to ensure continuity of care.
• Conduct routine rounds to monitor resident comfort, safety, and condition.
• Supervise and support CNAs, ensuring accurate daily documentation.
• Coordinate care with therapists to support 24-hour rehabilitation needs.
• Record diet changes and communicate updates to the DietaryDepartment.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent & team work

Education

RN or LPN nursing program

Job description

Position Purpose

The Night Shift Nurse (RN/LPN) plays a critical role indelivering high-quality, compassionate care in a calm overnight environment.This position provides hands-on nursing care, supports resident safety and comfort, and collaborates with the care team to ensure continuity of care throughout the night.

• Provide total nursing care to residents on the assigned unit during the night shift
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing standards
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company regulations
• Communicate care plans, procedures, and treatments clearly to residents and families
• Accurately transcribe and implement physician orders
• Document care and resident responses thoroughly and timely
• Give and receive detailed shift reports to ensure continuity of care
• Conduct routine rounds to monitor resident comfort, safety, and condition
• Supervise and support CNAs, ensuring accurate daily documentation
• Coordinate care with therapists to support 24-hour rehabilitation needs
• Record diet changes and communicate updates to the DietaryDepartment
• Participate in quality improvement activities, in-services, and staff meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN nursing program
• Active RN/LPN state license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to professionalism and compassionate care

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Benefits Snapshot

• Sign-On Bonus up to $6,000
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay: Time and a half when working a holiday(full-time)
• Sick Leave accrual
• Paid breaks and meal periods
• Social Security and retirement contributions

Why You’ll Love Working Nights Here

• Quieter environment with fewer interruptions
• Supportive leadership and strong teamwork
• More autonomy and focused resident care
• Competitive night and weekend differentials