LPN/LVN Long-Term Care (Albuquerque, NM) | 6-Week Contract, $914/36hrs, 12-hr Days

Ref #: C-LPN-9119732
Contract / Non-Travel — Albuquerque, NM
Start: ASAP | Duration: 6 weeks | Schedule: Sun–Tue, 06:00 AM–06:30 PM
Rate: Local $914 / 36 hours

Requirements:

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

Position overview:
Provide direct patient care under RN or physician supervision in an acute care setting. Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing interventions, contribute to care planning, and support interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform focused patient assessments (vital signs, physical exam, history, medication review) and document changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately, following protocols and ensuring correct dosing.
• Provide wound care: evaluate, clean, dress, and monitor wounds for infection or complications.
• Start, monitor, and maintain IV lines and infusions as indicated.
• Manage urinary catheters, including insertion, routine care, and complication surveillance.
• Collect specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for laboratory testing.
• Maintain precise, timely documentation of nursing care, treatments, and patient responses.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, self-care, and preventive measures.
• Support patient comfort and safety: positioning, mobility assistance, pain management, and basic hygiene.
• Respond to emergencies, provide BLS, and follow established protocols.
• Follow strict infection control practices and proper handling, storage, and disposal of medications and supplies.
• Advocate for patients’ rights and coordinate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and support staff to optimize care.
• May supervise CNAs or unlicensed assistive personnel as assigned.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and comply with regulatory and facility standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.