Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift - Full-Time - Emergency Department

Location 3436 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105-5837 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $23.11; Maximum Offer $35.29 Summary Provides direct patient care in the acute care setting of the emergency department or inpatient area utilizing various nursing skills and established standards of care at the direction of a registered nurse. Growth & Development Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities. Staff safety: wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern. Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions). Malpractice liability insurance. Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department. EPIC electronic charting system. Responsibilities Adheres to the LPN scope of practice. Contributes to the assessment of the health status of individuals, families, and communities. Delivers direct patient care, including administering treatments as prescribed, assisting nurses and physicians with procedures, and documenting patient needs, actions taken and responses. Administers prescribed medications, including medications administered through established parenteral/intravenous infusions as prescribed by physician or standard protocols, and documents accordingly. Participates on interdisciplinary team to meet patient care and/or clinic needs, working cooperatively with others to accomplish required work in a timely and efficient manner. Documents and reports patient condition, care delivery, and post‑procedure follow‑up. Assesses changes in patient condition and reports to registered nurse and provider as needed. Incorporates nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, promoting comfort and healing. Applies Compassionate Connected Care principles and incorporates them into care interactions. Responds respectfully and timely in interactions with patients, families, and health‑care team members. Maintains efficient patient flow and assists with treatments and procedures. Ensures safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient‑centered care. Provides education for patients, significant others, and families using identified materials and resources under the direction of the registered nurse and provider. Supports process and quality improvement initiatives and incorporates them into practice. Incorporates all patient safety technology, tools, protocols, communications, and initiatives to optimize a safe patient environment. Deploys processes in the clinical environment to enhance care efficiency and cost containment. Follows approved policies and procedures and standards of care. Maintains current certifications for appropriate specialty. Keeps current with developments in the field through seminars, workshops and publications. Participates in patient and family teaching. Uses the electronic health record at skill levels commensurate with responsibilities. Incorporates the PHS mission in caregiving activities. Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers, and other healthcare team members. Maintains a punctual and reliable attendance record. Uses available resources within the system to enhance continuous learning. Completes mandatory in‑services, competencies and licensure requirements on time. Adheres to safety and equipment policies. Maintains patient confidentiality and personal/medical information. Meets assigned productivity targets. Performs other functions as required. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Current Licensed Practical Nurse – New Mexico. PDS IV training as part of orientation. BLS required. Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) for areas with cardiac telemetry monitoring. ACLS required within six months of hire for areas where required. Valid New Mexico driver license; meets qualifications of PHS driver policy for Home Health and Hospice positions. EEO Statement AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. Additional Information PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses. #J-18808-Ljbffr Presbyterian Healthcare Services