Job Title: T-LPN

Location: Belen, NM

Duration: 9 weeks contract

Job Type: W2

Rate: $48/hr All-Inclusive

Shift Timings: 6AM-6:30PM

Shift Days: Sun, Fri, Sat

No of hours per week: 36

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family
satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. The LPN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by
unlicensed staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Patient Evaluation:

· Care Planning:

· Provision of Direct Patient Care:

· Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff:

· Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary;

· Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed;

· Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff;

· Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;

· Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs;

· Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff.

· Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients.

· Performs other RN duties as requested

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing is required.

· Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.

· Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.

· Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required by State)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: In person