Licensed Practical Nurse
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How this pay compares
This posting states $40–$45 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in New Mexico post a median of $39 an hour, the middle half $36–$40.25, across 17 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in New Mexico earn a median of $28.52 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center | Roswell, New Mexico
Why Join Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center?
At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, joining our team means more than accepting a nursing position - it means becoming part of an organization that values your contributions, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the difference you make in the lives of our residents every day.
✔ Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment
✔ Flexible scheduling opportunities
✔ Opportunities for advancement and professional development
✔ Leadership that values and supports nursing staff
✔ Meaningful work where your care directly impacts residents
Position Overview
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team.
As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care, administer medications and treatments, monitor resident conditions, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, high-quality resident outcomes. You will also provide direction and support to CNAs and other nursing team members while helping ensure individualized care plans are followed.
This position is ideal for a nurse who values hands-on resident care, teamwork, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans, physician/provider orders, and established clinical standards
- Monitor resident conditions and promptly communicate significant changes to the appropriate nurse, provider, and members of the care team
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions safely and accurately within the LPN scope of practice
- Obtain and monitor vital signs and other clinical information necessary to evaluate resident health
- Collaborate with physicians/providers, RNs, CNAs, therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care
- Provide education and guidance to residents and families regarding medications, treatments, and care needs within appropriate scope
- Supervise, delegate, and support CNAs and other nursing personnel in the delivery of resident care
- Ensure individualized care plans and nursing interventions are implemented consistently
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in resident condition and urgent or emergency situations
- Participate in infection prevention, resident safety, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives
- Promote resident dignity, privacy, independence, comfort, and quality of life
- Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with applicable professional, facility, state, and federal requirements
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
- Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing in the State of New Mexico
- Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing experience preferred
- Strong nursing assessment, observation, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to provide compassionate, person-centered care to residents with varying physical, cognitive, and clinical needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively supervise, delegate, and support nursing assistants
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changing resident needs in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation
- Commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality resident care
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Care Cash Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Grow With Us
At Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center, we believe in developing our nursing professionals and creating opportunities for continued growth.
Whether you are beginning your nursing career, expanding your clinical expertise, or preparing for future leadership opportunities, we provide an environment where you can strengthen your skills, gain valuable experience, and continue advancing professionally.
About Us
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center proudly serves the Roswell, New Mexico community by providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. We are committed to providing personalized, high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment while honoring the individual needs, preferences, and experiences of every resident.
Our team is built around compassion, respect, teamwork, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for those we serve.
Apply Today
Join a nursing team where your skills, compassion, and commitment to resident care truly matter.
Apply today to become part of Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring assistance should contact Human Resources.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, and repositioning residents using appropriate assistance and equipment as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform nursing responsibilities for extended periods
- Ability to safely administer medications and treatments requiring accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to respond promptly and effectively to resident needs, changes in condition, and emergency situations
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
From Spring River Rehabilitation and Care Center's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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