LPN - Emergency Department

LPN - Emergency Department

Summary: Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian Rust Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic Emergency Department team. The LPN will provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians. This role requires strong clinical skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring quality care and patient safety.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher

Education

• Department

• EPIC electronic charting system

• Type of Opportunity: Full time

• FTE: 0.90

• Job Exempt: No

• Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for:

• Provide direct patient care, including taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing basic medical procedures as permitted by state regulations.

• Assist in the triage process by gathering patient information and documenting symptoms and medical histories.

• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to RNs and physicians.

• Assist with wound care, IV therapy, splinting, and other procedures as directed.

• Support patients and families by providing education and emotional reassurance during critical situations.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.

• Uphold infection control practices and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

• Participate in emergency response situations and contribute to team efforts during critical events.

• Restock supplies and ensure the emergency department is prepared for patient care.

• Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

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

• BLS required at time of hire

• 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.

• About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

• Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

• Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.

• 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.

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