Licensed Practical Nurse - Alamogordo Cardiology Clinic - Relocation Required
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: July 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description This job requires relocation. Description
Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care services that
meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets
the communications needs of patient and family; provides care that
reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional
expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital
policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians
and team members about changes in patient’s clinical condition,
including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able
to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or
response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general
nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
Responsibilities: - Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to
provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational,
safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in
his/her assigned area - Maintains required core competencies. -
Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress
code, parking, smoking, etc.) - Does not abuse sick or personal
days. Maintains personal health, adheres to sick policy guidelines.
- Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific
to the standard of care for patients age. - Demonstrates ability
under direct supervision of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe
assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This
includes pediatric, geriatric and general patient population. -
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes
appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and
family regarding pain management. - Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and patient’s clinical condition. - Follows the five
medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
- Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the
patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for
effectiveness. - Formulates a teaching plan based on identified
patient learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning;
family is included in teaching as appropriate. - Demonstrates an
ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services
requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and
religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families -
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves
patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Requirements:
Education/Skills - High School diploma or equivalent. - Graduate of
an accredited LPN/LVN program Experience - Ability to read and
communicate effectively in English. - Basic computer knowledge.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - Current LPN/LVN
Licensure in State of New Mexico. - Current American Heart – Basic
Life Support (BLS) card. Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law -
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