LPN- F/T

Artesia General Hospital • Artesia, NM

12d • $25 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, responsible for utilizing the nursing process to deliver direct nursing care, using time and resources efficiently. Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies: At Artesia General Hospital, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to our community and the surrounding areas, and transforming healthcare through innovation, engagement, and quality. As an Ultra sonographer, your work plays a vital role in upholding our Mission and driving our Vision to build a healthier tomorrow for generations to come. This position exemplifies our Core Values, which are the foundation of all the services we provide: Servant Leadership: Leading by example to support both patients and colleagues with humility and purpose. Excellence: Consistently striving for the highest standards in patient care, quality control, and imaging outcomes. Respect: Valuing the dignity of every patient, family member, and team member through compassionate communication and care. Virtuousness: Acting with integrity, honesty, and accountability in all clinical and regulatory responsibilities. Innovation: Embracing continuous improvement and new technologies to advance sonography services. Community: Participating in outreach and health awareness to improve the well-being of our region. Education: Sharing knowledge with staff, patients, and the public to foster better outcomes and understanding.

Requirements

• Knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills.
• Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
• Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
• Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
• Graduate of an accredited trade or vocational school of nursing.
• One year relevant experience, new graduates accepted based upon position availability.
• Current New Mexico Nurse License and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal, direct patient care and demonstrate sound decision-making skills.
• Communicate patient care needs to all members of the health care team.
• Contribute effectively to promote timely and efficient patent admission, transfer and discharge including providing appropriate patient education.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the primary care provider.
• Documents patient status in an accurate, pertinent and concise manner.
• Assist with updating care plans.
• Delegate or assign aspects of patient care to health care team members (non-licensed) commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task.
• As assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees