LPN - Orthopedic Unit

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

LPN - Orthopedic Unit at Presbyterian Healthcare Services summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Orthopedic Unit provides essential patient care for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting in post-surgical recovery. This role requires excellent clinical skills, teamwork, and a commitment to patient care in a fast-paced environment. The LPN collaborates with registered nurses and physicians to implement individualized care plans and ensure patient safety and effective recovery.
Overview: Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Orthopedic team. The LPN will play a critical role in caring for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, such as fractures, arthritis, and post-surgical recovery. 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 (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week)Work Schedule: 12 hour Days -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 - Responsibilities: ---------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. Qualifications: ---High School Diploma or GED---Licensed Practical Nurse-NM or out of state compact LPN license---BLS required at time of hire - - Benefits: 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. -About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian 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. Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $34.27/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Keywords:
Licensed Practical Nurse, Orthopedic nursing, musculoskeletal health, patient care, healthcare team, medical assisting, vital signs monitoring, post-surgical care, patient safety, BLS certification

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