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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE- LPN FAMILY MEDICINE
POSITION TYPE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
SPECIALTY UNIT: PRIMARY FAMILY MEDICINE
LOCATION: Alamogordo, New Mexico
SHIFT: Days
JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides safe, compassionate, and age-appropriate patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role involves assessing and monitoring patients, administering medications, assisting with medical procedures, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care and Clinical Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide patient care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other relevant needs of the assigned patient population.
- Maintains required clinical competencies and completes all mandatory training.
- Provides age-appropriate care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients according to established standards of care.
- Performs head-to-toe assessments and reassessments under the direct supervision of an RN, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Assesses and reassesses pain, implements appropriate pain management interventions, and educates patients and families regarding pain management.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their appropriate administration based on patient age, clinical condition, and prescribed treatment.
- Follows medication administration safety protocols, including the five rights of medication administration, to minimize medication errors.
- Monitors patient responses to treatment and communicates changes in condition to the supervising RN.
- Assists with evaluating and updating the plan of care based on patient needs and responses to treatment.
- Develops and supports patient education plans based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of education, involving family members when appropriate.
- Assists physicians and other healthcare professionals with procedures and performs technical and clinical tasks within the LPN/LVN scope of practice and under appropriate supervision.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to medical emergencies and situations involving patient distress.
- Applies knowledge of growth and development throughout the lifespan to identify and address age-specific patient needs.
- Consults with other healthcare departments and professionals to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Performs additional duties as assigned within the scope of practice and applicable regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program.
- Current, valid LPN/LVN license in the state where employment is located.
- Current American Heart Association Heartsaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to use electronic systems for documentation and other work-related tasks.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of practical nursing principles, patient care standards, and medication safety.
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and age-appropriate care to patients across the lifespan.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and promptly report concerns to the supervising RN.
- Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and quality patient care.
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