LPN - Roswell

About the position

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Truman Health Services - Roswell team. This opportunity is a full-time (1.0 FTE) day shift opening located in Roswell, New Mexico. Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of LPN functions including but not limited to providing nursing care and patient education to designated patients in an ambulatory setting. Ensure adherence to clinic policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient needs assessment; take vital signs and medical history; assist in triage, admission, transfer, and discharge processes; develop patient care goals.
• Administer medication and monitor results, including approved IV medications according to policy, via the Five Rights; document and communicate clinical findings.
• Perform treatments at the nursing level; assist medical staff with complicated procedures; follow up on diagnostic results.
• Orient new staff; participate in patient care conferences; participate in quality assurance activities.
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients.
• Ensure maintenance of patient areas; assist in reception areas, as needed; ensure patient files include all diagnostic reports; document all patient care activities.
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes.
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk.
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner.
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may 'not seem right'.
• Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• LPN accredited program graduate.
• No minimum experience required.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirements may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• LPN Licensure current with the New Mexico Board of Nursing or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by State of New Mexico.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers (with hands on training), must be obtained within 30 calendar days of date of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Experienced providing nursing and/or case management services to medically and socially complex populations.
• Experienced working with the LGBTQ+ community.
• Experienced working in a community based multi-disciplinary setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Insurance Coverage: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.