LPN/LVN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Long Term Care) — Albuquerque, NM (7-Week Contract)

Ref #: C-LPN-9119364

Location: Albuquerque, NM | Type: Contract (Non-Travel) | Start: ASAP | Duration: 7 weeks
Schedule: Mon–Wed, 06:00 AM–06:30 PM | Rate: Local $914/36 hours

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse to provide hands-on nursing care in Albuquerque on a 7-week contract. This role requires accurate clinical skills, strong communication, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

Required:

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

Key responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care under RN/physician direction, including medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, and vital signs monitoring.
• Conduct focused patient assessments (physical exam, history, medication review) and participate in individualized care planning.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately, following protocols and documenting appropriately.
• Assess, clean, dress, and monitor wounds and incision sites for signs of infection or complications.
• Obtain and process patient specimens (blood, urine, sputum) for lab testing.
• Maintain timely, detailed patient records, charting condition changes, interventions, and responses to treatment.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, self-care, and preventive measures.
• Assist with patient comfort, mobility, positioning, and pain management; monitor for and respond to changes in condition.
• Provide and monitor IV therapy, ensuring proper line placement and function.
• Perform catheter insertion/maintenance and monitor for related complications.
• Respond to emergencies using established protocols and provide basic life support when needed.
• Follow strict infection control practices and proper handling, storage, and disposal of medications and supplies.
• Advocate for patient needs and collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, CNAs/UAPs, and support staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and comply with regulatory and facility standards.
• Supervise CNAs or unlicensed assistive personnel as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

This position demands clinical competence, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety and teamwork.