What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN LVN position at Ambercare?
Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated LPN or LVN to join our newly restructured team in Albuquerque , NM. Under new leadership, we are proud to cultivate a culture rooted in compassion, trust, flexibility, and transparency. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a positive transformation—where team members support and uplift one another in order to provide the highest quality care to patients and their families during life’s most critical moments.
Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.
Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?
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Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.
Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.
Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?
- Monday – Friday with flexibility scheduling
- Competitive pay PLUS mileage.
- Meaningful work supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need
- Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. A 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase. Plus, earn merit-based raises based on your performance.
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act
- Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care
- Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program with current license to practice in the state.
- Prior home health or hospice experience preferred w/ minimum of 1 year medical/surgical experience.
- Maintains a current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
#ACHOS
Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.