Licensed Practical Nurse - Relocate to New Mexico - Assistance May Be Available

$45,760 - $62,400/Yr

Genesis HealthCare - Las Cruces, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Las Cruces, NM

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Genesis HealthCare plays a crucial role in delivering efficient and effective nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This position focuses on achieving positive clinical outcomes and ensuring patient and family satisfaction. The LPN will evaluate patients, contribute to care planning, administer medications, and supervise unlicensed staff, all while adhering to the company's mission of improving lives through high-quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients/residents to collect data, observe conditions, and report changes in condition.
• Contribute to nursing assessments and care planning.
• Administer medications and perform treatments per physician orders.
• Supervise and monitor patient care provided by unlicensed staff.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved school for practical or vocational nursing.
• Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing or pending licensed practical nurse licensure.
• Must maintain current BLS/CPR certification if employed at a skilled nursing center or as required by the state of practice if an assisted living facility.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

• Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage