What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Rehab position at Lovelace Health System?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation License Practical Nurse (LPN) in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistants and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from healthcare conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Responsibilities
- The LPN is under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, provides direct, safe, appropriate, and effective nursing care to designated patients in accordance with patient needs, current standards of nursing practice, and organizational policies within the scope of LPN Licensure and hospital policy.
- Performs general nursing tasks.
- Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Graduate from a practical nursing program
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire)
Preferred Job Requirements:
- One (1) year experienc