Job
Posting: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico/ Southern NM (Sunland Park, NM/Chaparral, NM)
Company: Tender Care Home Health & Hospice
About Us:
At Tender Care Home Health & Hospice, is currently
seeking Full-Time and PRN LVNs/LPNs for our Las Cruces, NM and Southern NM locations. We pride
ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that elevates the
quality of life for our patients and their families.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to the
following):
- Provides
direct patient care as defined in State’s Name Nurse Practice Act
- Implements
plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
- Provides
accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Assesses
and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information
pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Participates
in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the
identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician)
to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses
equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Participates
in personal and professional growth and development.
- Performs
other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
- Maintains
verbal and/or written communications among other personnel involved in the
care of the patient; maintains clinical records on all patients referred
to physical therapy and in consultation with the licensed physical
therapist.
- Performs
and submits required documentation of patient’s clinical notes, progress
reports, summaries and case conferences along with changes in orders. All
patient visit notes must be turned in the next scheduled work day, not to
exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
- Advances
professional growth; participates in training sessions at least 2 times
annually; attends short courses, and studies professional journals and
texts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed
Vocational Nurse in State where they are working.
- Should
have good communication skills.
- CPR
certification current.
- Valid
driver license.
- Ability
to work well with others, function well under pressure, and function
independently.
- Must
comply with the standards outlined in the Nurse Practice Act. Acts only
with the scope of their state license or state certification or
registration.
- LVN
must keep their qualifications current at all times. Current State License
to practice in New Mexico as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse
Language:
- Bilingual
English/Spanish preferred
Tender Care Home Health & Hospice is guided by a
tradition of personal, clinical, and technological excellence. We provide the
whole care experience for our home-based patients with compassion and respect
for all.
What We Offer Full-Time Employees:
- Competitive
salary to reward your expertise
- Comprehensive
benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous
PTO and paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
- Mileage
reimbursement or company car for work-related travel
- Company-provided
equipment for seamless job performance
- Company
Branding - Scrubs
- A
supportive and family-oriented culture
Why Join Us?
At Tender Care, you’ll have the chance to work in an
environment that values your contributions, nurtures your professional growth,
and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
This position is ideal for motivated, compassionate
nurses who are eager to lead and grow within a supportive organization. Join us
and make a meaningful impact every day.
Apply now, we look forward to welcoming you to the Tender
Care family!
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