LPN - Med Surg / Ortho Unit
About The Position
Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Orthopedic Unit. In this role, you will work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care to patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries, musculoskeletal injuries, and related medical conditions. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient care, committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The LPN in the Ortho unit will 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. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of New Mexico or out of state compact/multistate LPN
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire
- Basic cardiac arrythmia (BCA) for areas with cardiac tele monitoring
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of nursing experience in orthopedic, medical-surgical, rehabilitation, or acute care settings preferred.
- Experience caring for post-operative surgical patients.
- Knowledge of orthopedic procedures, fracture care, and joint replacement recovery.
- Experience utilizing electronic health record systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and within the scope of LPN practice.
- Assist with the implementation and evaluation of individualized patient care plans.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed and authorized by state regulations and organizational policy.
- Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the healthcare team.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, and rehabilitation goals.
- Support post-operative orthopedic patients through education, comfort measures, and recovery monitoring.
- Perform wound care and dressing changes as directed.
- Document patient care activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, and providers to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintain compliance with patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
