LPN Med​/Surg- Night

Job Details

Job Location:

Artesia, NM 88210

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Associates Degree

Salary Range: $27.55 - $32.67 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category:
Nursing

• Provide optimal, direct patient care and demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
• Communicate patient care needs to all members of the health care team.
• Contribute effectively to promote timely and efficient patent admission, transfer and discharge including providing appropriate patient education.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the primary care provider.
• Documents patient status in an accurate, pertinent and concise manner.
• Assist with updating care plans.
• Delegate or assign aspects of patient care to health care team members (non-licensed) commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task.

• As assigned.

• Knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills.

• Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

• Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

• Education – Graduate of an accredited trade or vocational school of nursing.
• Work Experience – One year relevant experience, new graduates accepted based upon position availability.
• Training – N/A
• License/Certification – Current New Mexico Nurse License and BLS certification required.

• Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.