Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
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Job Location:
Gallup, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as an experienced clinical team member delivering skilled nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role requires sound clinical judgment efficiency in patient care delivery and the ability to supervise unlicensed staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory and facility standards.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Clinical Assessment & Judgment
Performs focused patient assessments and monitors clinical status
Identifies prioritizes and reports significant changes in condition to the RN
Anticipates patient care needs and contributes clinically relevant input to care decisions
2. Care Planning & Outcome Management
Actively contributes to development implementation and revision of individualized care plans
Executes nursing interventions with minimal supervision
Evaluates patient response to treatment and escalates concerns appropriately
Supports strategies aimed at preventing avoidable re-hospitalizations
3. Skilled Nursing Care
Administers medications and treatments safely and efficiently
Performs skilled nursing procedures within scope of practice
Ensures timely accurate clinical documentation in PointClickCare (PCC)
Communicates pertinent clinical information to RNs physicians and interdisciplinary team members
Assists with provider rounds and clinical evaluations as needed
4. Discharge & Transitional Care Support
Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences as directed
Reinforces discharge planning patient education and care transitions
Communicates care recommendations clearly to patients and families
5. Leadership & Oversight of Unlicensed Staff
Delegates and supervises patient care tasks in accordance with regulations and policy
Provides real-time guidance and follow-up
Holds unlicensed staff accountable for quality and completion of care
6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Serves as a consistent clinical resource to nursing assistants and peers
Participates in effective shift-to-shift handoff communication
Coordinates care across departments to support timely and patient-centered outcomes
7. Safety Compliance & Professional Practice
Maintains medication security including controlled substance counts
Adheres to infection control HIPAA and safety standards
Supports quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
Participates in mandatory education and assists with onboarding of new staff
Reports compliance or safety concerns per facility policy
8. Operational Expectations
Demonstrates flexibility to meet patient care and staffing demands
Performs additional duties consistent with professional role and experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
Active unrestricted LPN license in the state of employment
Demonstrated experience in skilled nursing rehabilitation or geriatric care
Current BLS/CPR certification (per facility/state requirements)
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English
Compliance with TB screening and occupational health requirements
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
