LPN - Roswell

About the role

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Truman Health Services - Roswell team. This opportunity is a full-time (1.0 FTE) day shift opening located in Roswell, New Mexico. Minimum $48,182- Midpoint $60,233* Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience. Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient needs assessment; take vital signs and medical history; assist in triage, admission, transfer, and discharge processes; develop patient care goals.
• Administer medication and monitor results, including approved IV medications according to policy, via the Five Rights; document and communicate clinical findings.
• Perform treatments at the nursing level; assist medical staff with complicated procedures; follow up on diagnostic results.
• Orient new staff; participate in patient care conferences; participate in quality assurance activities.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients.
• Ensure maintenance of patient areas; assist in reception areas, as needed; ensure patient files include all diagnostic reports; document all patient care activities.
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes.
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk.
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner.
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right."
• Perform miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) accredited program graduate.
• No minimum experience required. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirements may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• LPN Licensure current with the New Mexico Board of Nursing or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (with hands on training), must be obtained within 30 calendar days of date of hire.

Qualifications

• Of a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Experience providing nursing and/or case management services to medically and socially complex populations.
• Experience working with the LGBTQ+ community.
• Experience working in a community based multi-disciplinary setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Skills

• Proactive approach to patient safety.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Additional Perks:
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Licence and certification reimbursement program for eligible employees
• 403b retirement plan for eligible employees