Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Family Medicine
Pojoaque, New Mexico
LPN
Posted Sep 9 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 0.5+ years
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About this role
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.
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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
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type
Full Time
Sourced from CHRISTUS Health’s careers page.
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Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Six months of hospital experience required.
- Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently.
Place
- City
- Pojoaque, New Mexico
- State price level
- 8% below the national average
New Mexico index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…
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