LPN - Adult Post Surgical Unit

Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Post-Surgical team. The LPN will play a critical role in providing high-quality care to adult patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic illnesses, or dealing with acute medical conditions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical skills, teamwork, and a commitment to patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 0.900000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Days 7a to 7p

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
* Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
* Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
* Shift differentials for nights and weekends
* Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
* Malpractice liability insurance
* Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
* EPIC electronic charting system

*High School Diploma or GED

*Licensed Practical Nurse-NM or out of state compact LPN license

*BLS required at time of hire

* Provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, and supporting activities of daily living
* Administer prescribed medications, injections, and IV therapies under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician.
* Assist in dressing changes, wound care, and post-surgical care according to physician orders.
* Observe and report changes in patient conditions, including symptoms, reactions to treatments, or changes in vital signs.
* Work closely with RNs, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans for patients.
* Provide patients and families with instructions regarding post-discharge care, medication regimens, and follow-up appointments.
* Adhere to infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and sterile techniques.
* Assist in responding to patient emergencies and follow protocols to ensure timely and appropriate care.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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