Skilled Nursing LPN
Peaks Healthcare Consulting
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Job summary
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, monitor resident conditions, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, high-quality resident outcomes.
Ideal candidates value hands-on resident care, teamwork, and building meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Current NM LPN license in good standing.
- CPR or BLS certification.
- Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care per care plans and orders.
- Monitor resident conditions and report changes promptly to the care team.
- Administer medications and treatments safely and within scope.
- Obtain and monitor vital signs and other clinical data.
Skills
Education
Job description
At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, joining our team means more than accepting a nursing position—it means becoming part of an organization that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the difference you make in the lives of our residents every day.
At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, joining our team means more than accepting a nursing position—it means becoming part of an organization that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the difference you make in the lives of our residents every day.
Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and professional development
Leadership that values and supports nursing staff
Meaningful work where your care directly impacts residents
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team.
As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments, monitor resident conditions, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, high-quality resident outcomes. You will also provide direction and support to CNAs and other nursing team members while helping ensure individualized care plans are followed.
This position is ideal for a nurse who values hands‑on resident care, teamwork, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
- Provide direct nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician/provider orders, and established clinical standards
- Monitor resident conditions and promptly communicate significant changes to the appropriate nurse, provider, and members of the care team
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately within the LPN scope of practice
- Obtain and monitor vital signs and other clinical information necessary to evaluate resident health
- Collaborate with physicians/providers, RNs, CNAs, therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care
- Provide education and guidance to residents and families regarding medications, treatments, and care needs within appropriate scope
- Supervise, delegate, and support CNAs and other nursing personnel in the delivery of resident care
- Ensure individualized care plans and nursing interventions are implemented consistently
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in resident condition and urgent or emergency situations
- Participate in infection prevention, resident safety, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives
- Promote resident dignity, privacy, independence, comfort, and quality of life
- Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with applicable professional, facility, state, and federal requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the State of New Mexico
- Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing experience preferred
- Strong nursing assessment, observation, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to provide compassionate, person-centered care to residents with varying physical, cognitive, and clinical needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively supervise, delegate, and support nursing assistants
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing resident needs in a fast‑paced clinical environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation
- Commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality resident care
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Care Cash Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, we believe in developing our nursing professionals and creating opportunities for continued growth.
Whether you are beginning your nursing career, expanding your clinical expertise, or preparing for future leadership opportunities, we provide an environment where you can strengthen your skills, gain valuable experience, and continue advancing professionally.
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Roswell, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. We are committed to providing personalized, high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment while honoring the individual needs, preferences, and experiences of every resident.
Our team is built around compassion, respect, teamwork, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for those we serve.
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.
- Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents using appropriate assistance and equipment as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform nursing responsibilities for extended periods
- Ability to safely administer medications and treatments requiring accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to respond promptly and effectively to resident needs, changes in condition, and emergency situations
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
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