Job Description

LPN - PRESNow-ABQ - 24/7 ED/UC Coors at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:

The LPN at PRESNow-ABQ is responsible for providing direct patient care in the emergency department, adhering to established nursing practices and standards under the guidance of registered nurses. The role involves administering medications, assisting with medical procedures, documenting patient conditions, and ensuring a compassionate care environment. The position offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on improving community health through quality nursing care.

Overview:

The Coors location of PRESNow is seeking an LPN . 

Provide direct patient care in the acute care setting of the emergency department or inpatient area utilizing various nursing skills and established standards of care at the direction of a registered nurse.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 0.900000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Days

 

How you belong matters here.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. Our employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members.

Why Join Us

• Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees.
• PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• EPIC electronic charting system

Qualifications:

• 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 Arrythmias (BCA) for areas where cardiac telemetry monitoring is used (prior to ACLS)
• ACLS (within 6 months of being hired) for areas where required

Education:
Essential:

•  High School Diploma or GED

 

 

Credentials:
Essential:

• Licensed Practical Nurse-NM
• Current BLS required

Responsibilities:

• 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

Benefits:

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

 

 

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

 

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

Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $34.27/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Keywords:

Licensed Practical Nurse, patient care, emergency department, nursing standards, healthcare, medications administration, clinical documentation, patient assessment, BLS certification, health services

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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