LPN

New Mexico Wellness is seeking caring and compassionate people to join our team of devoted healthcare professionals. Shifts: Full-Time Nights (6:30pm – 6:30am) Full-time Grave (11:00pm-7:00AM) About New Mexico Wellness New Mexico Wellness is an inpatient detox and residential treatment center that provides a safe, nurturing environment for the treatment of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. We offer innovative, individualized treatment in detox and residential treatment. Our compassionate, expert treatment is designed to help our patients take back control of their life. As an LPN you will provide direct patient care to patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse maintaining a safe and efficient treatment environment. Your ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members will ensure safe, quality patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care to patients as assigned. Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by the Nurse or provider. Perform ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating in programming. Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests. Report changes in patient’s condition or behavior to the RN, or provider on call including agitation, high-risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating and sleeping behaviors. Finish all nightly cleaning tasks Nightly bed checks Assistance with administering medications Monitor vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure Experience Needed LPN Certification Behavioral Health Experience Preferred Comfortable with taking Vitals Comfortable administering medications Medical specialties: Addiction Medicine Schedule: 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekends as needed Work setting: In-person COVID-19 considerations: All employees are required to sanitize multiple times through out the day, wash hands through out the day. Ability to commute/relocate: Rio Rancho, NM 87124: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Education: High school or equivalent (Required) LPN Certification Experience: Behavioral health: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: CPR Certification (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr New Mexico Wellness, LLC