Long Term Care LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Cedar Ridge Inn | Farmington, New Mexico

Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Leadership that values and listens to staff Meaningful work where your nursing skills directly impact resident care

Position Overview

Cedar Ridge Inn is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team. We are offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time LPNs. As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments, monitor resident conditions, and support the delivery of safe, high-quality care within our skilled nursing environment. You will work closely with RNs, CNAs, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure each resident receives individualized and person-centered care. Our LPNs are trusted clinical team members who play an important role in recognizing changes in condition, coordinating care, supporting nursing assistants, and maintaining strong communication with residents and families. If you are looking for a nursing position where your clinical judgment is respected, your contributions are recognized, and you have the opportunity to make a difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician orders, professional nursing standards, and facility policies
• Monitor and assess residents within the LPN scope of practice and promptly identify changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or psychosocial condition
• Communicate significant changes in resident condition to the appropriate RN, physician, nursing leadership, and responsible party
• Safely prepare and administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice
• Monitor resident responses to medications and treatments and report concerns or adverse reactions appropriately
• Coordinate with physicians, RNs, CNAs, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care
• Assist with admissions, readmissions, transfers, and discharges as assigned
• Provide residents and families with appropriate education regarding medications, treatments, care plans, and health management
• Supervise, delegate, and provide direction to CNAs and other nursing support personnel within applicable scope-of-practice requirements
• Ensure assigned resident care is completed safely, timely, and according to individualized care plans
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow up on physician orders, laboratory results, treatment recommendations, and other clinical information as assigned
• Participate in infection prevention, resident safety, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives
• Respond promptly and appropriately to urgent resident needs and emergency situations
• Protect resident rights, dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and individual preferences
• Maintain compliance with facility policies and applicable federal and New Mexico requirements governing skilled nursing care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the State of New Mexico
• Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or post-acute nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical observation, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities within the LPN scope of practice
• Ability to recognize changes in resident condition and appropriately escalate clinical concerns
• Ability to effectively supervise, delegate, and support nursing assistants
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple resident needs in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care and positive clinical outcomes

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time LPNs
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Care Cash Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Grow With Us

At Cedar Ridge Inn, we are committed to developing and supporting our nursing team. Whether you are looking to strengthen your clinical expertise, continue your nursing education, or advance into positions such as Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, or other nursing leadership roles, we provide opportunities to build your skills and expand your experience. Your growth strengthens our team and helps us provide better care for the residents we serve.

About Us

Cedar Ridge Inn proudly serves the Farmington, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services centered on compassion, dignity, safety, and clinical excellence. We believe exceptional resident care begins with exceptional employees. We foster a workplace where nurses and other team members are respected, supported, and empowered to use their skills to make a meaningful difference every day.

Apply Today

Take the next step in your nursing career with a team that recognizes the importance of the work you do. Apply today to join Cedar Ridge Inn and learn more about our $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time LPNs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cedar Ridge Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Cedar Ridge Inn is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning, and mobility needs of residents using appropriate assistance and equipment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform nursing duties for extended periods
• Ability to conduct resident rounds and provide direct nursing care throughout the facility
• Ability to safely perform nursing procedures and operate applicable clinical equipment
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to changes in resident condition and emergency situations
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation