Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN ) BariatricWeight Loss
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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Licensed Practical Nurse at MountainView Bariatric/Weight Loss youll join a team and be a part of a culture thats dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance 401(k) licensure/certification reimbursement tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance for eligible roles.
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments administering medications and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act professional standards and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN including monitoring vital signs assisting with activities of daily living and responding to patient needs.
- Conducts focused patient assessments identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
- Administers medications treatments and injections as prescribed ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
- Assists in the development implementation and evaluation of patient care plans.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care interventions and observations in the medical record.
- Educates patients and families on health maintenance medication management and post-discharge care.
- Ensures adherence to infection control protocols safety standards and healthcare regulations.
- Assists with basic procedures such as wound care catheterization and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
- Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
- Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
- Oncology LPN:
- Provide supportive care including medication administration hygiene and comfort.
- Monitor for side effects and report findings to RN or provider.
Offer emotional support and reinforce education provided by RNs.
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of nursing principles medication administration and patient care practices.
- Proficiency in patient assessment monitoring and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients families and healthcare teams.
- Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of safety protocols infection control measures and regulatory requirements.
- Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.
Licenses and Certifications
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
- LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
State Specific Requirements
New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.
Required Experience:
IC
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
About Company
For more than 40 years, CHS has been developing and operating healthcare delivery systems committed to helping people get well and live healthier.
