LPN Med Surg
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Health system employer
Posted Sep 3
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- New graduates
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Pay
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About this role
Overview
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical License Practical Nurse (LPN) in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team
Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric and orthopedic service lines.
Responsibilities
The LPN is under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, provides direct, safe, appropriate, and effective nursing care to designated patients in accordance with patient needs, current standards of nursing practice, and organizational policies within the scope of LPN Licensure and hospital policy. Performs general nursing tasks. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Qualifications
Job
Requirements
Graduate from a practical nursing program CPR BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire)
Preferred Job
Requirements
One (1) year experience desired
Sourced from Lovelace Health System’s careers page.
Requirements
- Job
- Graduate from a practical nursing program
- CPR
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire)
- Preferred Job
- One (1) year experience desired
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
Place
- City
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Local household income
- $68,317/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Albuquerque area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled in the high desert along the Rio Grande, Albuquerque blends Southwestern culture with a sunny, four-season climate. The Sandia Mountains frame the skyline to the east, while historic Old Town offers adobe architecture and local shops. A relaxed pace and diverse medical facilities make it an appealing option for nurses seeking a distinctive Southwestern lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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