licensed practical nurse 7am-7pm - Taos, NM, United States - Taos Healthcare

Description

Salary: $28.00-$33.00 / hr

*Benefits available for Full-time employees*

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 7AM-7PM

Benefits:

• 401 (k)


• Dental Insurance


• Health Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Vision Insurance

Don't be a stranger come apply We accept walk-in interviews at:

1340 Maestas Rd, Taos, NM 87571 or call us for an on-the-spot interview:

Your Job

Gather your stethoscope and prepare to care Come meet our friendly staff and see why they have been here for so long We are looking for a friendly Registered Nurse who will render nursing care within the scope of practice to ensure patient's needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies as well as state, federal and local guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.


• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.


• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.


• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.


• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.


• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.


• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.


• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Taos Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.