Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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LocationLas Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentHome Health
Company size11+ people
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live18h ago
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Graduation from an approved School of Practical/Vocational Nursing and current state Licensed Practical Nurse license
Current state Licensed Practical Nurse license
Prefer one (1) year work experience as a practical/vocational nurse in a hospital
Prefer six (6) months Home Health experience
Reliable transportation and working telephone
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
About the role
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides direct patient care and related support to medically fragile clients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or supervising licensed therapist, and within the realm of accepted standards of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse as stated in the Nurse Practice Act for the state of practice.
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient
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Implementation and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any) and caregiver(s)
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Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care
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Patient, caregiver, and family counseling
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Patient and caregiver education
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Preparing clinical notes
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Communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care
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Coordination with known external agencies providing care and services to the same patient
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Participation in the agency’s QAPI program
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Participation in agency-sponsored in-service training
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Provides assistance in the implementation of the plan of care
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Assuring that patient needs are continually assessed
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Ensures delivery of services is maintained in accordance with physician orders and with client consent
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Observes, records and reports reaction to treatment and any changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and/or physician
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Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
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Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control measures
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Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Clinical Manager/Administrator
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Participation in regular on-call rotation as directed by the Administrator
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Reliable transportation and working telephone as required by the nature of the position.
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Age: Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Education/Licensure/Experience
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Graduation from an approved School of Practical/Vocational Nursing and current state Licensed Practical Nurse license.
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Prefer one (1) year work experience as a practical/vocational nurse in a hospital. Prefer six (6) months Home Health experience.