Licensed Practical Nurse

Ambercare Homecare is one of the largest home health care companies in the State of New Mexico, seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our rapidly growing team in Albuquerque, NM.

Benefits

• 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

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

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
• Three (3) years nursing experience; community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred
• 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