LPN Med/Surg

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Roswell, NM, US

Offering up to a $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full Time, Registered Nurse candidates! Day Shift!!

Why Eastern New Mexico Medical Center?
At Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, our Medical-Surgical Unit is the heart of our hospital, caring for patients with a wide range of medical and post-surgical needs. As an LPN on the Med/Surg unit, you will be an essential part of the care team, providing compassionate, hands-on nursing care while supporting patient safety, comfort, and recovery.

You will work alongside Registered Nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, learning, and professional growth. This role offers exposure to diverse patient populations, the opportunity to strengthen core clinical skills, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day. If you are looking for a supportive setting with strong training and development, we encourage you to apply.

We offer you a generous benefits package including:
● Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs
● 100% licensure/certification reimbursement
● Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
● 401K
● Paid Time Off
● Education Assistance
● Paid Holidays

Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is your community healthcare provider: a 162-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are more than 150 healthcare professionals strong and are a Joint Commission-accredited facility. Roswell, New Mexico, offers small-town charm with a famously “out of this world” attitude. Here, you can choose to live near mountains, lakes, rivers, or the desert. Southeastern New Mexico is full of undiscovered wonders of the Land of Enchantment.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides essential nursing care to patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The LPN supports patient care by conducting assessments, administering medications, and implementing care plans. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality care in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional standards, and state regulations while contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Emergency Services:
- Support triage and assist with collecting patient history and vitals.
- Prepare patients for procedures and assist RNs and providers during care.
- Administer prescribed medications within scope.
- Provide basic wound care and apply dressings as directed.
- Assist in stabilizing patients under supervision.
OR Services LPN:
- Prepare patients pre-operatively and assist with surgical prep.
- Monitor patients in pre-op and post-op under RN supervision.
- Assist with vital signs, catheter insertion, and surgical checklist procedures.
- Provide post-operative care including dressing changes and discharge teaching under RN guidance.
Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery LPN:
- Assist with maternal vital sign monitoring and postpartum care.
- Provide newborn care including bathing, feeding support, and diaper changes.
- Administer prescribed medications to mothers and newborns within scope.
- Support breastfeeding education and routine screenings under RN direction.
- Assist with documentation and family education.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of nursing principles, medication administration, and patient care practices.
Proficiency in patient assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities.
Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control measures, and regulatory requirements.
Adaptability to changes in patient care needs and healthcare practices.

Licenses and Certifications

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

State Specific Requirements

Alabama: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required.
Florida: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Georgia: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required.
Indiana: CPR certification within 90 days of employment required.
Mississippi: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
New Mexico: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
North Carolina: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Oklahoma: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

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