LPN Medical-Surgical
LPN Medical-Surgical
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Job Description
Overview
Presbyterian Hospital is hiring skilled Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)to join our Med-Surg team.
Our Medical-Surgical Unit is a vital part of our hospital offering a dynamic and supportive environment where LPNs are valued members of the care team.
The LPN will work under the supervision of RNs and physicians to provide direct patient care support recovery and ensure a safe and healing environment for patients with a variety of medical and post-surgical needs. Provides direct patient care in the acute care setting in the inpatient area utilizing various nursing skills and established standards of care at the direction of a registered nurse.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week)
Work Schedule: 12-hour Day and Night shifts available
Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
How you grow learn and thrive matters here.
Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement scholarship opportunities
Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Shift differentials for nights and weekends
Differentials for higher education certifications and various lead roles
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Nursing Diploma
Licensed Practical Nurse-NM or out of state compact LPN license
BLS required at time of hire
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care including monitoring vital signs assisting with mobility and supporting activities of daily living
Administer prescribed medications injections and IV therapies under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician.
Assist in dressing changes wound care and post-surgical care according to physician orders.
Observe and report changes in patient conditions including symptoms reactions to treatments or changes in vital signs.
Work closely with RNs physicians and other members of the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans for patients.
Provide patients and families with instructions regarding post-discharge care medication regimens and follow-up appointments.
Adhere to infection control protocols including proper hand hygiene use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and sterile techniques.
Assist in responding to patient emergencies and follow protocols to ensure timely and appropriate care.
Benefits
Were all about well-being starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun engaging and unique wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms nutrition coaching and classes mindfulness and meditation resources wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 13000 employees - including more than 1200 providers and nearly 3500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
