Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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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 the 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 to the 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 populations. 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
the age of the patient and the 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 the
effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as
appropriate. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with
procedures and perform 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. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of
patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Case
Management regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to
interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each
patients age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient
group. Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for
an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Maintains a
good, positive working relationship both within the department and
with our departments. Performs other duties as assigned with the
LPN scope of practice. Communication and Interpersonal
Expectations: Demonstrates communication skills necessary to
interact with persons of varying ages and/or cultures. Answers
telephone as assigned, routes calls, or takes messages
appropriately. Supports the Mission and Philosophy of the hospital
and the Department. Demonstrates an understanding and application
of these policies. Respects confidentiality. Maintains patient
confidentiality at all times. Utilizes the chain of command
appropriately to resolve issues. Communicates appropriately and
clearly to team leader, co-workers, and physicians. Reports to work
on time and as scheduled, completes work within the designated
time. Wears identification while on duty, uses the computerized
punch time system correctly. Represents the organization in a
positive and professional manner. Quality Improvement: Participates
in hospital quality activities as required. Participates in
department quality activities as required. The employee will adhere
to organizational/-departmental customer service standards.
Demonstrates understanding of Legal Compliance issues and their
responsibilities: Participates in yearly legal compliance training.
Explains departmental chain of command. Explains the purpose of the
Legal Compliance Hotline and utilizes if indicated. Participates in
departmental Legal Compliance plan. Attended
Orientation/Re-Orientation Completed Annual Department
Competencies· Recognizes and responds appropriately to ethical
dilemmas; confers with appropriate resource personnel when making
ethical decisions. Response to the patient is appropriate in an
emergency or physically distressful situation. Requirements: High
School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN
program required. Current LPN/LVN Licensure in the State of New
Mexico required. Current American Heart – HeartSaver or Basic Life
Support (BLS) card required. Ability to read and communicate
effectively in English. Basic computer knowledge. Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, El Paso , Licensed Practical Nurse - General Surgery, Healthcare , Alamogordo, Texas
