LPN/LVN 11-Week Long-Term Care Contract in Bloomfield, NM | $1,040/36-hr, ASAP Start

Ref #: C-LPN-9091936

Location: Bloomfield, NM
Type: Contract (Non-Travel)
Start: ASAP
Duration: 11 weeks
Schedule: Sun, Fri, Sat | 05:00 AM–05:30 PM
Rate: Local — $1,040 / 36 hours

Minimum Requirements

• Active, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) state license
• BLS certification

Core Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under RN/physician direction: medication administration, wound care, vital signs, and basic treatments.
• Perform focused patient assessments (physical exam, history, medication review) and contribute to individualized care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments accurately per protocol; document administration.
• Assess, clean, dress, and monitor wounds/incisions for infection or complications.
• Monitor and record vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, respiration) and changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate patient records including treatments, observations, and medication records.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, self-care, and preventive health measures.
• Insert, maintain, and monitor IV lines; administer and observe IV fluids/medications as allowed by scope.
• Provide urinary catheter care (insertion, maintenance, monitoring).
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for laboratory testing.
• Assist with patient comfort, mobility, positioning, and pain management.
• Respond to emergencies following established protocols and provide basic life support as needed.
• Follow infection control practices and PPE use; handle and dispose of medications/supplies per regulations.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate care; may supervise CNAs/UAPs when applicable.
• Advocate for patient rights and needs.
• Participate in continuing education and training to maintain competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.