Nurse - LPN/RN

Cenikor Foundation; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) up to 10%

Paid time off

Job summary

Cenikor Foundation in Farmington, NM is seeking an LPN/RN to provide professional nursing care, coordinate admissions, and work closely with clinical staff to support clients.

You will administer prescribed medications, monitor vital signs, maintain patient records, assist with screenings, and ensure HIPAA compliance while contributing to a compassionate, growth‑oriented team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Experience providing medical care to a diverse population.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Strong time management to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates Cenikor core principles and mission of service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services and professional nursing care for clients, including routine treatment per procedure.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per approved nursing techniques.
• Act as charge nurse in absence of RN Manager.
• Screen new clients for admission eligibility, including TB screening.
• Obtain medical history information from clients and family at admission.
• Attend required trainings per guidelines.
• Maintain and reconcile home medications at admissions.
• Coordinate with insurance to optimize length of stay and revenue.
• Receive and pass on shift reports per standards.
• Create MARs and initiate first-dose protocols.
• Oversee routine laboratory work and record keeping.
• Monitor vital signs during admission, treatment and discharge.
• Maintain patient records in appropriate software for reporting and billing.
• Develop medical components of treatment plans and track infections.
• Administer specified medications and document doses.
• Attend staff meetings on clients' progress.
• Administer CPR in emergencies.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and report concerns to supervisor.
• Coordinate with insurance billing for third-party payors.
• Work with staff to ensure a safe recovery environment.
• Provide back-up for LVN/admissions after hours.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Diverse population care

Assessment & triage

Time management

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Professional communication

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited practical nursing program

RN licensure preferred

Tools

CMBHS / EHR system

Job description

The Nurse LPN/RN is responsible for working closely with nursing, program and clinical staff to provide health services and professional nursing care for all clients and assist with admissions process.

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
• COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, $2k - $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
• Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.
• STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here.
• The work we do isn't easy. If you like purposeful hard work, serving others and having FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

Schedules Available: Full Time Monday-Wednesday and every other Friday 10:00am-10:00pm & PRN

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide health services and professional nursing care for clients, including routine treatment per procedure or as prescribed. Coordinate client care with nurse manager and/or physician supervision.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and monitor for compliance.
• Act as charge nurse in absence of RN Manager, including handling client and facility issues and communicating with appropriate management/physician as necessary.
• Assist with screening new clients for appropriateness for admission including TB screening.
• Assist with obtaining medical history information from clients and family members at time of admission.
• Attend all required in-services and training per DSHS guidelines.
• Conduct audit and reconcile home medications at every admission.
• Maintain processes with insurance department to ensure quality length of stay and maximize revenue.
• Receive, update and pass on shift report per standards and timeframes as required
• Create medication administration records (MARs) for patient medication protocols and initiate protocols by administering the first dose of medication for all protocols
• Oversee routine laboratory work, such as urinalysis and maintain accurate records of specimens.
• Observe clients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notifies physician, nursing supervisor, and facility director of issues as appropriate.
• Monitor vital signs upon admission, during treatment and upon discharge.
• Maintain patient records by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information utilizing appropriate computer software for reporting and appropriate billing and authorization purposes.
• Develop medical components of treatment plan and completes nursing assessments. Track infections, STD's and positive VDRL, HIV, verifying or referring for treatment.
• Administer specified medication, and notes time and amount on patients' charts. Attend staff meetings on clients' progress.
• Administer CPR in emergency situations.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations in regards to client confidentiality. Maintain strict confidentiality on all Foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
• Work with insurance billing department to actively manager 3rd party payor clients to ensure quality care and fiscal responsibility.
• Work in conjunction with all facility staff to facilitate a safe environment for client recovery.
• Serve as back up for LVN's and as back-up for admissions after scheduled hours as needed.
• Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and help create a positive working environment for all team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the non-exempt functions as defined in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Knowledge, Skills ,and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Experienced in providing medical care to a diverse population.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Patience, perseverance, and resilience in a challenging environment.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
• Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
• Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
• Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
• Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
• Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience (preferred)
• Experience providing care for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment (preferred)
• Experience with CMBHS or other electronic health record system (preferred)

Licensure Required:

• Current LPN licensure required
• Current RN licensure preferred
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid required