Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Carlsbad Wound Center

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Carlsbad, NM

7h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Carlsbad Medical Wound Center, you will join a team dedicated to providing top-quality care to patients. This role involves providing essential nursing care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations, while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Nice To Haves

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required.
STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Prepare patients pre-operatively and assist with surgical prep.
Monitor patients in pre-op and post-op under RN supervision.
Assist with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklist procedures.
Provide post-operative care including dressing changes and discharge teaching under RN guidance.