What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Med Surg position at Lovelace Westside Hospital?
Overview
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical 2W Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric and orthopedic service lines.
Responsibilities
- The LPN under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, provides direct, safe, appropriate, and effective nursing care to designated patients in accordance with patient needs, current standards of nursing practice, and organizational policies within the scope of LPN Licensure and hospital policy.
- Performs general nursing tasks.
- Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Graduate from a practical nursing program
- Valid NM RN License or valid multi-state compact license (within 90 days of hire)
- 1-2 years experience
- Current BLS
- CPR
