Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Licensed Practical Nurse

    Join our team at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, where we are committed to improving the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We offer a supportive environment that values well-being and inclusivity.

    Job Description

    • Provide direct patient care in the acute care setting of the emergency department or inpatient area utilizing various nursing skills and established standards of care at the direction of a registered nurse.

    Requirements

    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Practical Nursing Formal Education approved by the NM Board of Nursing
    • Licensed Practical Nurse-NM
    • BLS required
    • PDS IV Certification course (within orientation period)
    • Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias (BCA) for areas where cardiac telemetry monitoring is used (prior to ACLS)
    • ACLS (within 6 months of being hired) for areas where required

    Benefits

    • Sign-on bonus and relocation available for qualified candidates
    • Access to a fun, engaging, and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges, and more
    • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
    • Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
    • Shift differentials for nights and weekends
    • Differentials for higher education, certifications, and various lead roles
    • Malpractice liability insurance

    Community Overview

    Founded in New Mexico in 1908, Presbyterian is the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees, including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care), and Commercial health plans.