Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Associates OF Alamogordo (Alamogordo)
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care
services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects
of care; meets the communications needs of patient and family;
provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility
indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a
Registered Nurse. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing
and hospital policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with
physicians and team members about changes in patient’s clinical
condition, including results of diagnostic studies and
symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to
changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is
able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with
adequate supervision. Responsibilities: - Demonstrates knowledge
and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical,
psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria
appropriate population in his/her assigned area - Maintains
required core competencies. - Complies with set Policies and
Procedures (i. e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.) -
Does not abuse sick or personal days. Maintains personal health,
adheres to sick policy guidelines. - Performs patient care
responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care
for patients age. - Demonstrates ability under direct supervision
of an RN, to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and
reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and
general patient population. - Ability to adequately assess and
reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. -
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct
administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical
condition. - Follows the five medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. - Demonstrates ability to revise
plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment
and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. - Formulates a
teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs and
evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching
as appropriate. - Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with
procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual
skills under the direction of an RN. - Treats patients and their
families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses
psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of
patients and their families - Interacts professionally with
patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the
plan of care. Requirements: Education - High School diploma or
equivalent. - Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program. Experience
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. - Basic
computer knowledge. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications -
Current LPN/LVN Licensure in State of New Mexico. - Current
American Heart – Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Work Type: Full
Time
Keywords: Christus Health, El Paso , Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical Associates OF Alamogordo (Alamogordo), Healthcare , Alamogordo, Texas
