Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Taos Healthcare, managed by Canyon Creek, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time position at our skilled nursing facility in Taos, New Mexico. This role offers the opportunity to provide direct patient care in a five-star long-term care setting with a strong commitment to staff satisfaction and professional development. We welcome both new nurses and experienced professionals and provide comprehensive training and support.

Clinical Setting

Our facility is located at 1340 Maestas Rd, Taos, NM 87571, nestled in the mountains of northern New Mexico. We are a skilled nursing facility managed by Canyon Creek, the most esteemed provider of long-term care in New Mexico. Our average nursing center maintains a five-star rating with fewer than four deficiencies annually.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with company, state, federal, and local rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with appropriate documentation of care and services provided
• Participate in the orientation of new residents and family members to the facility
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections as scheduled
• Ensure delivery of high-quality clinical outcomes and resident and family satisfaction during your shift
• Serve as a resource to facility staff regarding the quality of services provided
• Administer medications and treatments in a timely manner according to facility policy
• Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders as allowed by the Nurse Practice Act

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse program
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Active LPN or RN license (reciprocity applications are accepted)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing facility

Compensation and Benefits

• $2,500 relocation bonus
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule

Full-time position.