Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care

Long-Term Care (LTC) - LPN

As an LPN in a long-term care setting, you provide ongoing nursing care to residents, focusing on comfort, function, and decline management. You work within an interdisciplinary care team to support daily living and care plans.

The role emphasizes chronic condition management, safety, and coordination with families and clinicians within a residential care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine nursing care and monitor residents' conditions
• Administer medications and document administration
• Assess changes in health status and report to the supervising RN
• Assist with daily activities and rehabilitation activities as directed
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and social workers
• Document care plans, progress, and family communications in the EHR
• Support safety, fall prevention, and infection control measures

Qualifications

Education:

Diploma or associate degree in nursing

Licensure:

Active LPN license in the state

Certifications:

• BLS certification usually required

Experience or Skills:

Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings with care coordination skills

Experience

• Experience providing nursing care in LTC facilities
• Experience with documentation in the EHR and care planning

Preferred

• Experience with wound care or chronic disease management

Work Environment

Residential care setting with a stable team and regular shifts. Documentation in the EHR and frequent interdisciplinary communication are standard.

Focus on resident safety, comfort, and quality of life.

Client Details City Santa Fe State NM