LPN - LPN

CHS Carlsbad Medical Center • Carlsbad, NM

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Surgical Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN or LVN) holds shift accountability for providing delegated aspects of direct patient care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and is responsible for making decisions based on education, experience, State Board of Nursing Rules and hospital/departmental policy and procedures. The LPN/LVN demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care; maintains clinical competencies through continuing education; delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of the staff available; provides direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care. Aspects of care may include physical examination and data collection, ADLs, education, medication administration, peripheral IV therapy, discharge planning, implementation of physician's orders, and documentation.

Requirements

• 1 year minimum experience required
• BLS certification required
• IV certification required

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Making decisions based on education and experience
• Performing physical examination and data collection
• Administering medications and peripheral IV therapy
• Planning and documenting patient care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree