Nurse LPN DD Waiver Service - Alamogordo
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Posted Aug 15 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Weekends only
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Weekends only
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Practice
- Therap charting
- Setting
- Home Health
More role details
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in New Mexico is $35/hr, across 121 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Summary
The Developmental Disability Waiver LPN will provide the services and support provided to individuals, ensuring that the performance of assigned aides/attendants meets established standards through regular supervisory visits. He/she will ensure compliance with the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and adherence to relevant regulations set forth by the New Mexico Health Care Authority, the Department of Medical Assistance Services, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, and other applicable federal and state regulatory agencies.
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Responsibilities
● Perform daily nursing visits within the required timeframe for individuals located in Alamogordo, Chaparral, and surrounding areas. ● Review the ISP and make changes as appropriate based on the individual’s needs. ● Evaluate the effectiveness of home care services by obtaining feedback from the individual and/or the primary caregiver (PCG), and the assigned aide/attendant. ● Coordinate services with the Care Specialists and support coordinators ● Submit assessments and other required documentation promptly. ● Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as scheduled. ● Work closely with the individual, family, and support coordinators regarding planned or ongoing services. ● Discuss with the Nurse Manager and/or the Director of Nursing any problems concerning the individual or the services and support being provided to the individual and develop appropriate and effective solutions. ● Assist with or perform referral intake, admission, resumption of care, discharge planning, and other assessment activities. ● Participate in office meetings and staff development training. ● Assist with performance reviews of the aide/attendant and ensure their competency. ● Collaborate with other departments based on specific projects assigned. ● Adhere to federal, state, and accreditation requirements. ● Maintain licensures and/or relevant certification as required.
Job Type: Part-time, Full-time, and PRN positions available.
Compensation
$34.00 to $39.00 hourly.
Schedule
● Varies: 8-hour shift, 12-hour shift. ● Weekdays, Weekends.
Work setting
● In-person, combination of office and field work.
Ability to commute/relocate
● Clients may be in Alamogordo, Chaparral or surrounding areas.
Requirements
Minimum Job
Requirements
● Active, unencumbered LPN license in New Mexico or multi-compact state. ● At least one (1) year experience working as a nurse in a clinical or public health setting. ● Active professional liability insurance with appropriate coverage. ● Valid, unexpired driver’s license. ● Authorization to work in the United States. ● Active Basic Life Support Certificate or higher.
Other Important Job
Requirements
● Good command of the English language, written and spoken (bilingual Spanish a plus!). ● Prior DD Waiver service preferred. ● Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google apps, and Adobe Acrobat PDF. ● Experience Therap and other electronic health record system. ● Ability to prioritize tasks with considerable efficiency. ● Excellent customer service skills.
A criminal background check will be conducted once a conditional job offer is given.
Pay: $36.00 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty
- Public Health
Physical Setting
- Outpatient
Ability to Commute
- Alamogordo, NM 88311 (Required)
Ability to Relocate
- Alamogordo, NM 88311: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- Minimum Job
- ● Active, unencumbered LPN license in New Mexico or multi-compact state.
- ● At least one (1) year experience working as a nurse in a clinical or public health setting.
- ● Active professional liability insurance with appropriate coverage.
- ● Valid, unexpired driver’s license.
- ● Authorization to work in the United States.
- ● Active Basic Life Support Certificate or higher.
- Other Important Job
- ● Good command of the English language, written and spoken (bilingual Spanish a plus!).
- ● Prior DD Waiver service preferred.
- ● Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google apps, and Adobe Acrobat PDF.
- ● Experience Therap and other electronic health record system.
- ● Ability to prioritize tasks with considerable efficiency.
- ● Excellent customer service skills.
- A criminal background check will be conducted once a conditional job offer is given.
Place
- City
- Alamogordo, New Mexico
- Median rent
- $902/mo
- Local household income
- $55,952/yr
- State price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
New Mexico index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Tucked in the Tularosa Basin with the Sacramento Mountains rising to the east, Alamogordo pairs high-desert living with small-town ease. Nearby White Sands National Park offers otherworldly dunes for off-duty exploring, while Holloman Air Force Base anchors the local economy. Mild winters and abundant sunshine define this southern New Mexico community.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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