Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Klarus Home Health • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Klarus Home Health is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN) to provide community-based home health care, primarily in South Valley, Valencia County, and eastern Albuquerque. The LPN provides nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, the patient and family, and the referring agency to support patient outcomes. The role may be full-time, part-time, or PRN, and requires local travel and a flexible schedule.

The work takes place in patients’ homes and may involve varying conditions, exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases, and occasional unpleasant weather. The position involves prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving patients. It also requires working under some stressful conditions, making timely decisions, and meeting patient and family needs.

Pay is per visit at $40–$45. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; accident, critical illness, and cancer insurance; 80 hours of PTO; six paid holidays and one floating holiday; a 401(k) retirement savings plan; company-paid life insurance; and mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• Current state license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multistate license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact when practicing in an NLC member state.
• Current driver's license.
• Two years of experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Proficiency in nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
• Ability to meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs; hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are required.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience is highly preferred.
• HCHB EMR system experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient and family, and referring agency.
• Assist in developing and implementing patient care plans.
• Monitor patient health and report changes to the supervising RN.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Educate patients and families about health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (full-time employees).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance (full-time employees).
• Accident, critical illness, and cancer insurance (full-time employees).
• 80 hours of PTO (full-time employees).
• Six paid holidays and one floating holiday (full-time employees).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (full-time employees).
• Company-paid life insurance (full-time employees).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed