LPN - General Medical Unit
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated and
detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our general
medical team. The LPN will play a critical role in providing
high-quality care to adult patients recovering from surgery,
managing chronic illnesses, or dealing with acute medical
conditions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical
skills, teamwork, and a commitment to patient care in a fast-paced
hospital environment. -Type of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36
hours per week)Work Schedule: 12 hour nights -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 - -
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. Qualifications: ---High School Diploma or
GED---Licensed Practical Nurse-NM or out of state compact LPN
license---BLS required at time of hire - - Benefits: We're 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. -About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian
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 state's largest private employer with
nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and
nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000
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. - Maximum Offer for this position is up
to: USD $34.27/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range
for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including
but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and
other business and organizational needs.
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