LPN Inpatient​/Acute Care - PRESNow - ED​/UC Isleta

LPN Inpatient/Acute Care - PRESNow - 24/7 ED/UC Isleta

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for acute care in the emergency department or inpatient setting. Provide direct patient care and administer medications as prescribed.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

3436 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America

$23.11/hr - $39.36/hr

12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

0.9 FTE, Full time, Not exempt

• Adheres to the LPN scope of practice by contributing to the assessment of the health status of individuals, families and communities.
• Deliver direct patient care, including administering treatments as prescribed, assisting nurses and physicians with various procedures and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses.
• Administer prescribed medications, including medications given through established parenteral/intravenous infusions as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and document according to policy.
• Document and report patient condition, care delivery and post procedure follow up. Assess changes in patient s condition and report to nurse and physician as needed.
• Incorporates nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive and therapeutic environment for patients and staff with the aim of promoting comfort and healing.
• Applies Exceptional Patient Experience principles and incorporates into care interactions.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Practical Nursing Formal Education approved by the NM Board of Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse-NM
• BLS required
• PDS IV Certification course (within orientation period)
• Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias (BCA) for areas where cardiac telemetry monitoring is used (prior to ACLS)
• ACLS (within 6 months of being hired) for areas where required

• High School Diploma or GED

• Licensed Practical Nurse-NM
• Current BLS required

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.