Avamed Workforce is a provider-centric healthcare staffing agency committed to delivering top compensation and exceptional service to our medical professionals. We connect compassionate, skilled healthcare providers with impactful roles in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities supporting both career goals and work-life balance.

We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for full-time opportunity at Belen Meadows Center in New Mexico. In this role, you will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and play a key role in delivering clinical care and supporting patient recovery in a long-term care or rehabilitation setting.

Job Details:
Location: Belen, NM (Local Only)
Employment Types: Full-time
Pay Rate: $32/hour (Paid Weekly)
Duration: Guaranteed 36 hrs/weekly (3-14 week contracts)

Available Shifts: (Multiple Openings)
​​​​​​6:00PM - 6:30 AM or 6:00AM-6:30PM
3 days a week (3 x 12/hrs)
Full-time options available

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Assist with wound care, catheterization, and other clinical procedures
• Document care accurately in electronic health records (EHR), such as Point Click Care (PCC)
• Supervise and support unlicensed staff to ensure quality care delivery
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and therapists to implement care plans
• Participate in discharge planning, patient/family education, and interdisciplinary meetings
• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a safe care environment
• Support patients' rehabilitation goals through compassionate, person-centered

Work Conditions:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent standing and walking during 12-hour shifts
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns, gloves, and masks
• Indoor clinical environment with potential exposure to common healthcare-related conditions (e.g., noise, odors, disinfectants).

Compliance and Ethics

• ​​​​​​Uphold all applicable healthcare regulations including HIPAA
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive health information
• Comply with standards of conduct and professional ethics
• Participate in orientation, training, and quality improvement activities as needed

Qualifications:

• ​​​​​​Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program
• Active LPN license in New Mexico (or applicable state)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• 1+ year of experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting preferred
• Proficiency in EHR documentation (e.g., Point Click Care)
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills