Home Health Nurse (RN/LPN) – Navajo Speaking | $2,500 Bonus

Giving Home Health Care•Naschitti, NM

5d•Remote

About The Position

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Nurse (RN/LPN) in Naschitti, NM, to provide high-quality, one-on-one care in the patient’s home. The nurse will deliver care in accordance with the physician-established plan of care while ensuring the patient’s comfort, safety, and overall well-being. This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, with services provided in the patient’s residence. The patient currently requires 8 hours of nursing care per week. One of the most rewarding aspects of this opportunity is the potential for long-term continuity of care. Once a patient is accepted into the program, there is no expiration date for the benefit, allowing caregivers to develop meaningful, lasting relationships with their patients and provide consistent support for years to come.

Requirements

Current RN or LPN license in the state of New Mexico.
Navajo language proficiency is required.
Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach to care.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the care team.
Strong communication and clinical skills.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current CPR certification
TB test and physical examination.
Maintain required insurance.
Good interpersonal skills.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.
Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting.
Ability to assist with two person assist

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care in the patient’s home.
Follow and implement the physician-established plan of care.
Monitor the patient’s condition and communicate changes or concerns appropriately.
Advocate for the patient’s needs, comfort, safety, and quality of life.
Work collaboratively with CNAs, HHAs, Case Managers, physicians, and other members of the care team.
Build a trusting, professional relationship with the patient and family.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided.
Execute physician prescribed plans of care.
Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record.
Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care.
Perform various activities associated with daily living.
Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.
Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients.
Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide.
Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment.
Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.