Licensed Practical Nurse - Physical Rehab
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Assists the professional nursing staff by
performing duties in caring for hospitalized patients under the
direct supervision of the professional nurse. Responsibilities:
Reviews information on the patient record. Identifies and documents
physiological needs of the patient after conference with the RN.
Discusses psychosocial needs of the patient with the RN. Reviews
and revises the plan of care of assigned patients. Participates in
patient care and planning with the RN. Plans care to be given
setting priorities and delivering in an organized manner. Notifies
RN of any change in patient status and response to treatments.
Demonstrates effective knowledge and accuracy in the administration
of medications. Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.
Documents the effectiveness of nursing care given. Identifies areas
of weakness and formulates objectives to improve self. Reports
deficiencies as observed to improve nursing care. Initiates
appropriate charges and utilizes supplies efficiently. Maintains a
cooperative relationship with medical staff that promotes patient
well-being. Responds willingly to requests for help from coworkers.
Arrives on duty promptly. Adheres to mealtime and break schedules.
Participates in problem-solving activities. Incorporates patient
care to assure that patients receive scheduled treatments and
tests. Respects policies and procedures of department/unit.
Maintains harmonious working relations with other departments.
Documents growth-producing professional efforts. Attains continuing
education hours to maintain licensure. Performs delegated nursing
procedures after instruction and certification. Maintains current
CPR certification and informs Nurse Manager Requirements:
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
Experience: Six months of hospital experience required. Must be
able to read, speak and write English fluently. Certifications,
Registrations, or Licenses: Current New Mexico LPN license
required. BLS Certification required or must be obtained within 2
weeks of hire date. All other required certifications must be
obtained within 6 months of hire date. (See Required Department
Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)
Must be able to pass LPN skills competency checklist applicable to
area. LPN IV Therapy Certification preferred. Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time
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