Post-Surgical LPN: Compassionate Patient Care

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Post Surgical Unit. You will provide direct patient care to post-operative patients and support recovery under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include wound care, medication administration, and patient education, in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality care with ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New Mexico.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia for areas with cardiac telemetry monitoring.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care within the LPN scope of practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor and document patient status, reporting changes in condition to the Registered Nurse and healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed and authorized by state regulations and organizational policies.
• Assist with post-operative assessments, wound care, dressing changes, and patient recovery activities.
• Support patients with mobility, ambulation, pain management, and activities of daily living.
• Reinforce patient and family education related to surgical recovery, medications, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, care coordinators, and ancillary departments to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record.
• Adhere to all patient safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Compassionate care

Education

Practical Nursing program

High School Diploma or GED

LPN license NM

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Post Surgical Unit. You will provide direct patient care to post-operative patients and support recovery under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include wound care, medication administration, and patient education, in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality care with ongoing learning opportunities.