Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time
Addus HomeCare · Silver City, NM · Today
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Full-Time position in Silver City, NM with coverage area including Silver City and surrounding areas.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with rotating call weekends
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.
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