LPN All Shifts
Company: Summit BHC
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
LPN All Shifts | Summit Healthcare Mgmt | Las Cruces, New Mexico
About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Licensed Practical/Vocational
Nurse works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse.
Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of
nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the
department and within the parameters of the licensing board.
Communicates and works collaboratively with members of the
multidisciplinary team i.e., medical staff, administration,
clinicians, dietitians, and milieu personnel. Takes reasonable care
and precautions to ensure high client safety standards and a
therapeutic environment exist. This position is onsite at the
facility and is not a remote position. Roles and Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides direct and individualized nursing
care to an assigned group of clients under the supervision of a
registered professional nurse, while always maintaining the
assurance of client safety and following unit and facility policies
and procedures. Complies with all company safety policies and
practices. Assists in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for
client and family. Serves as a role model for clients and peers.
Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care. Effectively
communicates with the medical staff, receives verbal/written
orders, and takes care to minimize abbreviation or other errors.
Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information,
and ideas among team members. Prepares, administers, controls and
accurately records medications in accordance with the policy
regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical
nurse, with thorough documentation regarding administration effect
and/or adverse effects. Observes, documents, and communicates
with/reports to the R.N. in charge any clinical, physical, unit or
personnel, or other issues which could alter client care. Reports
status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
Communicates with all departments as needed to assure total quality
client care is delivered. Consults, follows, and documents with
sufficient detail nursing care according to facility policy and
procedures. Records client symptoms, responses, and progress
concisely, accurately, and completely. Safely and accurately
performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and
diabetic/glucose monitoring. Interprets results and takes
appropriate nursing action. Provides coverage in emergency services
as needed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from
an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program required.
One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of
service provided by facility preferred. Knowledge of and experience
with psychotropic medications and medication administration
procedures. Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within
a recovery setting. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid
current registered practical/vocational nursing license from the
state or from a nurse compact state, where applicable. CPR
certification and de-escalation training required (training
available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be
required based on state or facility requirements. SUPERVISORY
REQUIREMENTS: This position is an Individual Contributor. RNLP Why
Summit Healthcare Mgmt?Summit Healthcare Mgmt offers a
comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate
with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should
apply by submitting a resume. Summit Healthcare Mgmt is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.
Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized
programming at our treatment centers across the country. We
recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community
in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
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