Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Job Posting:
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) –

Location:

Las Cruces, New Mexico – Company:
Tender Care Home Health & Hospice

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State’s Nurse Practice Act
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse
• Maintains verbal and/or written communications among other personnel involved in the care of the patient; maintains clinical records on all patients referred to physical therapy and in consultation with the licensed physical therapist
• Performs and submits required documentation of patient’s clinical notes, progress reports, summaries and case conferences along with changes in orders
• All patient visit notes must be turned in the next scheduled work day, not to exceed forty‑eight (48) hours
• Advances professional growth; participates in training sessions at least two times annually; attends short courses, and studies professional journals and texts

• Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where they are working
• Good communication skills
• CPR certification current
• Valid driver license
• Ability to work well with others, function well under pressure, and function independently
• Must comply with the standards outlined in the Nurse Practice Act
• Acts only within the scope of their state license or state certification or registration
• Maintains qualifications current at all times
• Current State License to practice in New Mexico as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

• Competitive salary to reward your expertise
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to maintain work‑life balance
• Mileage reimbursement or company car for work‑related travel
• Company‑provided equipment for seamless job performance
• A supportive and family‑oriented culture