Elite Healthcare Resources is looking for a local skilled LVN/LPNs in Albuquerque, NM

Unit: Skilled Nursing/Short-Term Rehabilitation/Post-Acute

Shift type: Full-Time

Length: 8-13 Weeks (Option to Extend Contract if Mutually Desired)

Hours: 12 Hour Shifts

Pay Rate: $28.00-32.00 Per Hour (Based on Experience and Location)

Responsibilities:

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Initial Requirements for Eligibility:

• Resume
• Copy of State Issued Driver's License OR Identification card
• Competency Skills Disclosure, LGBT & Elderly and Dependent Adult Abuse Training (Provided by Elite)
• Professional Reference
• Active LVN/LPN Licensure
• Active Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, or First Aid

Medical, dental, and vision benefits offered on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. 401K offered after 3 months of employment.

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift