Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Day Shift
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Contract Duration : 13 weeks
Shift : Day Shift | 06 : 00 AM - 06 : 30 PM
Scheduled Days : Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 13-week contract assignment. The nurse will provide high-quality patient care while adhering to facility and nursing standards. This role requires professionalism, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently across assigned units.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, timely, and accurate nursing care according to clinical guidelines and scope of practice
- Administer medications and treatments following facility protocols and state regulations
- Monitor, record, and report changes in patient health status
- Assist with patient assessments and contribute to care plan updates
- Perform wound care, medication passes, and other LPN-level clinical tasks
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in patient charts
- Communicate effectively with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Respond promptly to urgent or emergent patient needs
- Support infection control practices and safety protocols
- Provide compassionate care and maintain patient confidentiality
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transition-of-care processes
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervising clinicians
Qualifications
Active, unrestricted LPN licenseMinimum 1 year of recent nursing experience preferredStrong understanding of clinical processes and patient care standardsAbility to work 12-hour shifts and manage multiple patient prioritiesExcellent communication, assessment, and documentation skillsReliable, professional, and able to work independently