Licensed Practical Nurse

Ambercare•Belen, NM

37d

About The Position

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Licensed Practical Nurse to come join our rapidly growing team in Belen, NM. We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Generous time off accruals Paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs Work/life balance What You'll Do: Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act. Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care. Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care. Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor. Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique. Participates in personal and professional growth and development. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
Has three (3) years nursing experience.
Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Benefits

Great culture and team atmosphere
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
Generous time off accruals
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Employee Discount Programs
Work/life balance