Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
Luna Del Valle Hospice is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide in-home nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN will be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to ensuring comfort, quality of life, and dignity for every patient and their family. This role involves administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient condition, contributing to care plans, maintaining documentation, and offering emotional support. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited LPN program with an active New Mexico LPN license, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of nursing experience. Hospice experience is a plus. The position offers a welcoming team atmosphere, opportunities for professional development in hospice care, and flexible part-time scheduling with most evenings and weekends off.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited LPN or LVN program
- Holds an active LPN license in the State of New Mexico
- CPR certification required
- Possesses a valid driver’s license and auto insurance
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- A compassionate, professional approach to patient care
- Comfortable with basic math and medication administration procedures
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Administering medications and treatments following hospice protocols and nursing standards
- Performing essential clinical tasks within the scope of LPN practice
- Monitoring changes in patient condition and notifying the RN as needed
- Contributing to the development and revision of care plans with measurable outcomes
- Maintaining complete and timely documentation of all care activities
- Offering emotional support to patients and loved ones
- Participating in care coordination meetings and collaborating with the broader care team
- Encouraging teamwork by supporting other staff as needed
- Respects all patient privacy and HIPAA guidelines
- Stays current with continuing education and required training
- Follows applicable healthcare regulations and best practices
- May be included in an occasional on-call rotation
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
