LPN - Emergency Department
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic Emergency Department team.
Posted Jul 22
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · Nights Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
- Unit and setting
- Emergency Department · Hospital Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic Emergency Department team.
- License
- LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse-NM or out of state compact LPN licenseLicensed Practical Nurse
- Term
- Permanent Type of Opportunity: Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Licensed Practical Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse-NM or out of state compact LPN license Check your license
- Certification
- BLS BLS required at time of hire
- Education
- High School Diploma or GED
What it pays
- Night 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)
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Loan repayment
- Offered
- Extra pay
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)for eligible positions
- Bonus
- Sign on and relocation bonuses Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates .for qualified candidates
- Pay reviews
- Range takes into account experience, training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs
Benefits
- BenefitsEducational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- BenefitsMalpractice liability insurance• Malpractice liability insurance
- BenefitsLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- BenefitsWellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more
- Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms
The role and schedule
- Charting
- EPIC • EPIC electronic charting system
- Day to day
- Provide direct patient care, including vital signs, administering medications, and basic medical procedures Provide direct patient care, including taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing basic medical procedures as permitted by state regulations.
- Day to day
- Assist in the triage process by gathering patient info and documenting symptoms and medical histories Assist in the triage process by gathering patient information and documenting symptoms and medical histories.
- Day to day
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to RNs and physicians Monitor and report changes in patient condition to RNs and physicians.
- Day to day
- Assist with wound care, IV therapy, splinting, and other procedures as directed Assist with wound care, IV therapy, splinting, and other procedures as directed.
- Day to day
- Support patients and families by providing education and emotional reassurance during critical situations Support patients and families by providing education and emotional reassurance during critical situations.
- Day to day
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EHR Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Day to day
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.
- Day to day
- Uphold infection control practices and maintain a safe environment Uphold infection control practices and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Day to day
- Participate in emergency response situations and contribute to team efforts during critical events Participate in emergency response situations and contribute to team efforts during critical events.
- Day to day
- Restock supplies and ensure the emergency department is prepared for patient care Restock supplies and ensure the emergency department is prepared for patient care.
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Details
- Staff Safety wearable badge to call for help • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- 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?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on Presbyterian System Services’ careers page.
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Location Address
2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Compensation Pay Range
Minimum Offer $24.27 Maximum Offer $41.33
Summary
Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic Emergency Department team. The LPN will provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians. This role requires strong clinical skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring quality care and patient safety. 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: 0.90
- Job Exempt: No
- Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for: Provide direct patient care, including taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing basic medical procedures as permitted by state regulations. Assist in the triage process by gathering patient information and documenting symptoms and medical histories. Monitor and report changes in patient condition to RNs and physicians.
Assist with wound care, IV therapy, splinting, and other procedures as directed. Support patients and families by providing education and emotional reassurance during critical situations. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care. Uphold infection control practices and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. Participate in emergency response situations and contribute to team efforts during critical events.
Restock supplies and ensure the emergency department is prepared for patient care. Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates .
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Licensed Practical Nurse-NM or out of state compact LPN license BLS required at time of hire 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?
Rio Rancho, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 8% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,514/mo
- Household income
- $89,596/yr, all local households, not nurse pay