Clinical Nurse (LPN - RN) Inpatient Rehab/ Per Diem
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Clinical Nurse (LPN - RN) Inpatient Rehab/ Per Diem at Christus
Health summary: The Clinical Nurse (LPN - RN) provides nursing care
to hospitalized patients under the supervision of a professional
nurse, primarily in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role
requires licensure as an LPN, relevant certifications such as BLS,
and hospital experience. The position involves physical effort,
exposure to infectious diseases, and demands flexibility to manage
varied and emergency schedules. Description POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists the professional nursing staff by performing duties in
caring for hospitalized patients under the direct supervision of
the professional nurse. Requirements DUCATION: 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. Keywords: clinical nurse, LPN, inpatient
rehabilitation, per diem nursing, patient care, hospital nursing,
BLS certification, IV therapy certification, medical nursing,
licensed practical nurse
Keywords: Christus Health, Rio Rancho , Clinical Nurse (LPN - RN) Inpatient Rehab/ Per Diem, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
