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Provides patient care in the ambulatory care setting according to established standards of care, in collaboration with Care Managers and Medical Providers as members of the primary care team.

Posted Sep 11

Shift and hours
Days Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Unit and setting
Ambulatory care setting · Outpatient Provides patient care in the ambulatory care setting according to established standards of care
License
LPN license Current Licensed Practical Nurse-NMCurrent LPN license in New Mexico
Term
Permanent Type of Opportunity: Full timeFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Current LPN license in New Mexico Current Licensed Practical Nurse-NM Check your license
Certification
BLS BLS required
Also asks
High School Diploma or GED

What it pays

Pay differential
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Extra pay
Night/weekend, higher-education, certification and lead-role differentialsfor eligible positions
Pay reviews
Range set by experience and training, internal equity, and business and organizational needs

Benefits

  • BenefitsTuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunitiesEducational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
  • BenefitsWearable staff safety badge to call for helpStaff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
  • BenefitsMalpractice liability insuranceMalpractice liability insurance
  • BenefitsLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
  • BenefitsWellness program: free gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness resources
  • Tuition and certification reimbursement
More benefits (4)
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Staff Safety wearable badge
  • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and lead roles
  • Wellness program

The role and schedule

Charting
Epic EPIC electronic charting system
Day to day
Adheres to LPN scope of practice Adheres to the LPN scope of practice
Day to day
Administers prescribed medications and treatments per provider orders or Standard of Care Protocol Administer prescribed medications and treatments, as ordered by provider/Standard of Care Protocol.
Day to day
Provides patient care in ambulatory setting with Providers, RNs and MAs
Day to day
Provides primary support to the provider, including patient preparation, patient flow and assisting with treatments and procedures
Day to day
Participates on interdisciplinary team to meet patient care and clinic needs Participates on interdisciplinary team to meet patient care and clinic needs, working cooperatively with others to accomplish required work in a timely and efficient manner.
Day to day
Assists providers with procedures Assists providers with procedures.
Day to day
Assists with patient education within scope of practice Assists with patient education, within scope of practice by Standard of Care-Education Protocol.
Day to day
Assists with visit planning within Health Maintenance Guidelines Assists with visit planning, within Health Maintenance Guidelines.
Day to day
Assists with management in collaboration with Clinical Manager Assist with management, in collaboration with Clinical Manager.
Day to day
Documents in electronic medical record within scope of practice Documents in electronic medical record within scope of practice.
Day to day
Assists in screening of patients with Care Manager Assists in screening of patients, in collaboration with Care Manager.
Day to day
Assists Certified Medical Assistants with patient rooming and preparation Assists Certified Medical Assistants with patient preparation/rooming patients, as directed by visit plan.
Day to day
Applies Compassionate Connected Care principles in care interactions Applies Compassionate Connected Care principles and incorporates into care interactions
Day to day
Gives instructions and information to customers, written and verbal Interacts effectively with customers, providing instructions and information, both written and verbal, as appropriate.
Day to day
Maintains practice policies, quality program, safety and infection control standards Maintains established practice policies and procedures, objectives, quality program, safety, environment, and infection control standards.
Day to day
Seeks help and communicates with Medical Provider and team Seeks help, communicates, and cooperates with Medical Provider and team appropriately.
Day to day
Meets assigned productivity targets Meets assigned productivity targets
Care model
Primary care team with Care Managers and Medical Providers in collaboration with Care Managers and Medical Providers as members of the primary care team.
Weekends
Weekends required

The workplace

Presbyterian System Services
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Presbyterian System Services’ careers page.

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Location Address

211 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $21.39 Maximum Offer $36.44

Summary

Provides patient care in the ambulatory care setting according to established standards of care, in collaboration with Care Managers and Medical Providers as members of the primary care team. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

  • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
  • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
  • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Loan forgiveness through the  New Mexico Higher Education Department
  • EPIC electronic charting system
  • Type of Opportunity: Full time
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Job Exempt: No
  • Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

*Adheres to the LPN scope of practice *Administer prescribed medications and treatments, as ordered by provider/Standard of Care Protocol. *Provides patient care in the ambulatory care setting according to established standards in collaboration with Providers, Registered Nurses and Medical Assistants as members of the care team. *Provides primary support to the provider by proactively anticipating the provider needs, preparing the patient for the visit, maintaining efficient patient flow, and assisting with treatments and procedures. Participates on interdisciplinary team to meet patient care and clinic needs, working cooperatively with others to accomplish required work in a timely and efficient manner. Assists providers with procedures. *Assists with patient education, within scope of practice by Standard of Care-Education Protocol. *Assists with visit planning, within Health Maintenance Guidelines. *Assist with management, in collaboration with Clinical Manager. *Documents in electronic medical record within scope of practice. *Assists in screening of patients, in collaboration with Care Manager. *Assists Certified Medical Assistants with patient preparation/rooming patients, as directed by visit plan. *Applies Compassionate Connected Care principles and incorporates into care interactions *Interacts effectively with customers, providing instructions and information, both written and verbal, as appropriate. *Maintains established practice policies and procedures, objectives, quality program, safety, environment, and infection control standards. *Seeks help, communicates, and cooperates with Medical Provider and team appropriately. *Meets assigned productivity targets *Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications

*High School Diploma or GED *Current Licensed Practical Nurse-NM *BLS required 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. Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.

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. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

What's around it?

In Ruidoso, NM

Ruidoso, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$944/mo
Household income
$52,736/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Ruidoso, NM

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