Genie Healthcare is seeking a LPN / LVN Long Term Care for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Long Term Care
- Discipline: LPN / LVN
- Start Date: 06/01/2025
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a variety of settings, including emergency medicine and critical care environments. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in supporting patients' health and well-being while collaborating with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor and record vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation for patient assessments.
- Provide direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Conduct triage assessments to prioritize patient needs effectively.
- Assist in sterile processing of medical equipment to maintain a safe environment.
- Support patients with dementia care, utilizing appropriate communication techniques.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Utilize electronic health record systems such as Athenahealth for patient documentation and management.
- Respond to emergency situations by providing immediate care and support.
Skills
- Proficiency in emergency medicine practices and protocols.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health principles.
- Ability to ventilate patients effectively when required.
- Competence in performing triage assessments to identify urgent medical needs.
- Experience in providing comprehensive patient care across various settings.
- Familiarity with dementia care strategies to enhance patient comfort and understanding.
- Capability to deliver critical care under pressure while maintaining composure.
- Expertise in monitoring vital signs accurately and responding appropriately to changes.
- Knowledge of sterile processing techniques to ensure safety in clinical environments.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients by providing exceptional nursing care as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Your dedication and skills are essential for delivering quality healthcare services.
About Genie Healthcare
Genie Healthcare is one of the fastest growing Nurse Travel Agencies in the USA. Genie serves hundreds of facilities and has over 4000 current travel RN contracts open at any given time.
Genie provides travel RN's flexibility, support, top pay scale, housing and the rated, multi-state health insurance coverage.
Genie Healthcare carries with it a commitment to providing a comprehensive level of service and quality care. Growing from a small team of eager recruiters to a company with satisfied clients in nearly every corner of the nation, delivering excellence in patient and customer care is the key to Genie's success.
The management team has 20 years of experience in workforce solutions and staffing in medical and non-medical fields, roles ranging from Clerical job to Cardiologist to software developer to CEO.