R locationsSan Juan Regional Medical Center time typeFull time posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago job requisition idR Love what you do; Love where you live The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a sincerely caring and compassionate professional working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) to perform patient care.

Required Behaviors:
As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability, and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing of New Mexico
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
IV Certification
Must obtain RN within three (3) years

Preferred Qualifications:

Obtain Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years
As indicated in job posting

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide individualized patient care under the supervision of the RN and maintain clinical competency appropriate for the area of practice
Utilize knowledge and skills to collaborate with the RN to implement, evaluate, and document the care of assigned patients
Understand and follow policy and procedure
Meet licensure requirements
Be responsive to current safety and quality initiatives and sustain improvement
Build productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter
Demonstrate teamwork and delegate appropriately to other team members
Actively participate in the department
Proactively seek continued growth and development
Support the philosophy of SJRMC by facilitating the cooperation of hospital staff in a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving
Uphold established Core Values, Standards of Care, philosophy, and goals of the Nursing Department and organization
Serve as a role model to staff by demonstrating a positive attitude and holistic approach to patient care and a commitment to the nursing process
Use advanced and specialized education and skills to proficiently implement and document the care of assigned patients under the supervision of the RN
Contribute to the assessment of the health status of patients and report findings to the RN
Participate in the development and modification of the plan of care in conjunction with the RN
Implement appropriate aspects of the plan of care with education and verified competence
Participate in the evaluation of responses to interventions
Reinforce educational need determined by the RN to meet patient plans of care
Follow guidelines described in the Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct Compliance Plan
Demonstrate understanding of DNV accrediting process as it pertains to position and responsibilities and respond accordingly
Perform other duties as assigned
Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work:
Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship

Physical Requirements and Environmental Working Conditions:

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist frequently
Must be able to lift greater than fifty (50) pounds and push up to three hundred (300) pounds frequently
Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids
Meet OSHA training requirements
Special Demands:
o Set limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of care
o Effectively cope and strive for balance when caring for acutely ill patients and families

San Juan Regional Medical Center is a community owned and operated hospital located in the beautiful San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico. A non-profit hospital serving the Four Corners area of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, we have a rich heritage dating back to before New Mexico was a state. In 1910, two physicians, Dr. G.W. Sammons and Dr. A.M. Smith, saw a community need for quality healthcare close to home. They started an eight-bed hospital so patients would not have to travel the treacherous 50 miles to Durango, Colorado. Today, the focus on serving the community with quality healthcare services remains, although our hospital has grown into a 198 bed, level III trauma center including state-of-the-art operating suites and 165 private patient rooms with fresh air balconies. As a 340B hospital, SJRMC is committed to good stewardship principles to enhance services and care for our patients.

New Mexico has been named number 3 in the nation for best places to work as a nurse by WalletHub. As a community owned and operated hospital, we are proud to provide excellent care to our community. Here in the Four Corners, life matters. Family matters. Community matters. Better matters. YOU matter.

San Juan Regional Medical Center, a large nonprofit hospital, has a rich history and reputation of excellence. We are committed to providing the best healthcare in the community that we serve. It is because of our employees that we get the opportunity to provide the best care within the Four Corners. From nursing, support staff, to administration, we strive to provide our employees with a safe and healthy work environment that cultivates independence, teamwork, initiative and opportunities for growth through personal and professional support, training and development. Our compassionate employees come with a servant's heart, like the many previous generations of San Juan Regional Medical Center. This is why better is our mission.