LPN - Roswell Job Roswell area,New Mexico USA,Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Truman Health Services - Roswell team. This opportunity is a full-time (1.0 FTE) day shift opening located in Roswell, New Mexico.

Minimum $48,182
- Midpoint $60,233*

* Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.

* Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Summary

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of LPN functions including but not limited to providing nursing care and patient education to designated patients in an ambulatory setting. Ensure adherence to clinic policies and procedures.

Minimum

Job Requirements of a Licensed Practical Nurse:

LPN accredited program graduate. No minimum experience required. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirements may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. LPN Licensure current with the New Mexico Board of Nursing or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico. BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (with hands on training), must be obtained within 30 calendar days of date of hire.

Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

About Truman Health Services:

Compassionate & Evidence-Based Treatments:
Join an interdisciplinary team that provides patient centered medical care for HIV and gender-affirming primary care. We also provide consult services for Hep-C and PrEP and strive to ensure the highest standards in health care.
Holistic & Integrated Approach:
Be part of an organization that takes a comprehensive approach, addressing patients' medical, social, and mental health needs with a commitment to their overall well-being.
Inclusive & Impactful:
With locations in both Albuquerque and Roswell, NM, contribute to a dynamic, LGBTQIA+ affirming environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of New Mexicans.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. welcomes people with lived experience to apply.

Priority will be provided to candidates who are:

Experienced providing nursing and/or case management services to medically and socially complex populations.
Experienced working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Experienced working in a community based multi-disciplinary setting.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse:

Assist in patient needs assessment; take vital signs and medical history; assist in triage, admission, transfer, and discharge processes; develop patient care goals.

Administer medication and monitor results, including approved IV medications according to policy, via the Five Rights; document and communicate clinical findings.

Perform treatments at the nursing level; assist medical staff with complicated procedures; follow up on diagnostic results.

Orient new staff; participate in patient care conferences; participate in quality assurance activities.

Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients.

Ensure maintenance of patient areas; assist in reception areas, as needed; ensure patient files include all diagnostic reports; document all patient care activities.

Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.

Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes.

Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk.

Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner.

Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right".

Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

Why Join UNM Medical Group, Inc?

Since our creation in 2007, our dynamic organization has continued to grow and form strong partnerships within the UNM Health system. Modern Healthcare recognizes UNMMG in their Best Places to Work…