Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home care in accordance with physician-established plans of care. The role serves a patient in Fairview, New Mexico, with one-on-one visits at the patient’s residence. The schedule is four hours per week, with the patient preferring Tuesdays and no preference for the start time. The nurse will advocate for the patient and collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, family members, and other care team members. This is a 1099 contract opportunity. Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.
Requirements
- 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, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
- Dependable transportation and willingness to commute to the patient’s home.
- Ability to provide basic medical management through medically fragile end-of-life care.
Responsibilities
- Execute physician-prescribed plans of care.
- Complete compliant documentation of care in the system of record.
- Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies.
- Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care.
- Perform activities associated with daily living and other personal care services as necessary to meet patient needs.
- Monitor vital signs and gastrointestinal intake and output.
- Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
- Monitor changes in the patient’s condition, including weight changes, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
- Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the patient’s health.
- Provide education and training to the patient, family, and/or Home Health Aide.
- Provide one-on-one care in the patient’s home.
- Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation.
- Tools and opportunities to grow and advance careers.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
