Clinical Nurse (LPN - RN) Inpatient Rehab/ Full-Time

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: Assists the professional nursing staff by performing duties in caring for hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of the professional nurse. RequirementsDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico LPN license required.  BLS Certification required or must be obtained within 2 weeks of hire date.  All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.  (See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.) SKILLS: Must be able to pass LPN skills competency checklist applicable to area. LPN IV Therapy Certification preferred.  Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently. EXPERIENCE: Six months of hospital experience required. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to:  Manager or Director ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne pathogens - C (OR, Recovery Room, Labor and Delivery). Bloodborne pathogens - B (other patient care areas) Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.  Subject to stressful professional relationships.  Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies.  Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.  Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors.  Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits required.  Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. Additional Information: - Specialty: LPN - Location: 455 St Michaels DriveSanta Fe, New Mexico 87505 - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.