Embark on a meaningful journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where every shift offers the chance to enhance quality of life for residents who rely on compassionate, skilled care. This opportunity starts on 12/01/2025 and is structured for several weeks, delivering competitive weekly pay of $1,565 to $1,619 while you expand your expertise in a dynamic, support-driven environment. Your impact will be felt daily as you partner with interdisciplinary teams to deliver person-centered care, foster dignity, and promote wellness in every interaction. Beyond the bedside, you’ll experience the beauty of New Mexico’s landscapes and a community that values resilience, empathy, and professional growth, making this a role that nourishes both your heart and your career.

Location Benefits: Albuquerque blends sun-drenched skies with a rich tapestry of culture, cuisine, and outdoor adventures. You’ll have the chance to work in an area known for its warm hospitality, thriving arts scene, and unparalleled access to desert landscapes, foothills, and nearby national parks. The city offers a reasonable cost of living, excellent dining, and diverse neighborhoods that celebrate community. For those who crave breadth, there’s potential to collaborate across various facilities nationwide, gaining exposure to different care models, resident populations, and quality-improvement initiatives that enrich your professional repertoire while you remain rooted in the vibrant New Mexico environment.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: Deliver high-quality, hands-on LPN care to residents in long-term care settings under supervision. Monitor and document vital signs, administer prescribed medications and treatments, manage wound care and dressing changes, and support daily living activities to maintain residents’ comfort and independence. Collaborate with registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and social services to implement individualized care plans, adjust plans as conditions evolve, and communicate changes promptly. Assist with mobility, activities of daily living, nutrition support, and infection control, while ensuring a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment. Participate in rounds, contribute to care planning, and advocate for residents’ preferences and rights.
- Professional growth: The assignment provides opportunities to deepen expertise in geriatric care, chronic disease management, palliative approaches, and interdisciplinary teamwork. You’ll be exposed to regulatory standards, quality metrics, and best practices in long-term care, positioning you for future roles in leadership, specialty expansion, or travel-based opportunities across multiple facilities.
- Benefits that stand out: Enjoy a competitive weekly compensation range and the potential for a signing bonus, housing assistance, and extension opportunities that align with your career goals. The role emphasizes comprehensive support for you and your family, with resources designed to help you settle in smoothly, perform at your best, and sustain a healthy work-life balance.
- Travel and support: You’ll have access to 24/7 support while traveling with the company, ensuring you always have a reliable point of contact for clinical guidance, administrative questions, or personal needs. A dedicated team is on standby to assist with onboarding, licensing, shift coordination, and any unexpected situations, so you can focus on delivering compassionate care without interruption.
- Work environment: The company values a collaborative, empowering culture that encourages ongoing learning, recognizes achievements, and supports career advancement through mentorship, continuing education opportunities, and rotational assignments that broaden your expertise across long-term care settings.

Company Values: At the core, the organization is committed to empowering its staff and elevating the standard of geriatric care. You’ll find a supportive, inclusive environment that prioritizes your professional development and well-being, with leadership that listens, guides, and partners with you to reach your career milestones. The emphasis on respectful teamwork, patient-centered outcomes, and continuous improvement creates a workplace where your contributions matter and your growth is a shared mission.

Call to Action: If you’re a compassionate LPN who thrives in a long-term care context and is excited to expand your horizons through diverse experiences, this is your invitation to join a company that values your expertise and your growth. Apply now and take the next step toward a rewarding chapter in Albuquerque, with the possibility of extending your journey to new facilities while building lasting relationships with residents, families, and colleagues who share your dedication to quality care.

Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Guaranteed Hours: 0.0

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Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401k with matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
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