Low Acuity Home Health Nurse- RN or LPN

Giving Home Health Care • Medanales, NM

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care in Medanales, New Mexico, in accordance with a physician-established care plan. Care is provided one-on-one at the patient’s residence, where the nurse advocates for the patient and collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, and physicians. The patient program benefit has no expiration once a patient is accepted, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships with patients.

This is a 1099 contract opportunity scheduled for 6 hours weekly. Days are flexible, with early evening preferred. Offers are contingent upon passing a background check. Compensation is up to $35 per hour for LPNs and up to $55 per hour for RNs, based on experience.

Giving Home Health Care describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and equitable, and says it offers competitive compensation and opportunities to grow and advance. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, while final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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 lbs, and move patients.
• Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
• Dependable transportation and willingness to commute to the patient’s home.
• Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Administer patient care in accordance with a physician-established care plan.
• Provide one-on-one care in the patient’s residence.
• Advocate for patients and provide the care they need.
• Collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, and the patient’s physicians.
• Provide basic medical management, including care up to medically fragile end-of-life care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree