RN/LPN

OPCO Skilled Management; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a nursing supervisor in Las Cruces, NM to oversee nursing personnel and coordinate care delivery in accordance with professional standards, physician orders, and center policies.

The role requires a current LPN/LVN license in the state and may prefer at least one year of nursing management experience. Demonstrated infection control knowledge and the ability to educate patients and families are essential.

Qualifications

• Current licensed LPN/LVN in state.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the HCR Infection Control Manual.
• Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Q.A.A.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Practice Guide Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc.
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Locates and uses emergency equipment when necessary.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Team leadership

Care coordination

Job description

Objective

Supervises nursing personnel to deliver nursing care and within scope of practice coordinates care delivery, which will ensure that patient’s needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, center policies and procedures, and federal, state and local guidelines.

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the HCR Infection Control Manual.
• Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Q.A.A.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Practice Guide Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc.
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Locates and uses emergency equipment when necessary.

Join a great team!.

Objective

Supervises nursing personnel to deliver nursing care and within scope of practice coordinates care delivery, which will ensure that patient’s needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, center policies and procedures, and federal, state and local guidelines.

Principal Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the HCR Infection Control Manual.
• Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Q.A.A.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Practice Guide Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc.
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Locates and uses emergency equipment when necessary.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed LPN/LVN in state.
• One-year prior nursing management experience preferred.