Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN
Farmington, New Mexico
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in patient care by contributing to the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Posted Sep 24
- Pay
- Not posted
- Unit and setting
- Correctional Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patientsunderserved and vulnerable patients
- License
- LPN license Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.LPN or LVN licensure within the state of employment
- Term
- Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRNPRN
Do you qualify?
- License
- LPN or LVN licensure within the state of employment Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.
- Certification
- CPR certification Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
- Education
- graduate from an accredited school of nursing Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Also asks
- reside in the United States This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.
Preferred
- Experience
- minimum 1 year clinic experience Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience
- Experience
- clinic experience
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical
- Benefitsdental
- Benefitsvision
- Benefitspaid time off
- Benefits401k
- BenefitsDailyPayDailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
More benefits (18)
- BenefitsTuition Assistance and dependent ScholarshipsTuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coachingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- BenefitsCompany paid life insuranceCompany paid life insurance
- BenefitsTax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- BenefitsWellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discountsWellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- BenefitsPreferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loansPreferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Life insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Scholarships
- HSA
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- assess physical, psychological, and social dimensions under RN supervision
- Day to day
- administer medications, IV therapy if certified, and perform diagnostic tests
- Day to day
- collaborate in controlled substance counts and respond to codes or emergencies
- Day to day
- assist in procedures, implement therapeutic diets, and chart using SOAP format
- Day to day
- attend mandatory staff meetings and training sessions
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Wellpath’s careers page.
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You Matter
- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company paid life insurance Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in patient care by contributing to the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working under the supervision of RN(s), the LPN provides direction and guidance in patient education and activities that align with their education and demonstrated competencies.
Key Responsibilities
Under RN supervision, assesses patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions in both the Health Care Unit and housing units, contributing to individualized treatment planning and consulting with RNs and staff as needed. Implements treatment programs directed by Health Care Practitioners, administering medications, including IV therapy (if certified), and performing diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures. Collaborates in controlled substance counts at the beginning of each shift, adhering to safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions while responding to codes or health emergencies within standard guidelines.
Assists in medical or minor surgical procedures, implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and documents nursing encounters using SOAP charting, ensuring effective communication with nursing staff, physicians, and other relevant personnel. Attends mandatory staff meetings and training sessions, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to policies and procedures in providing high-quality patient care.
Additional Details: PRN position
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience
Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience
Licenses/Certifications
Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
What's around it?
Farmington, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,037/mo
- Household income
- $68,784/yr, all local households, not nurse pay