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 patient care in Chimayo, New Mexico, at the patient’s residence. The nurse administers care according to a physician-established plan and works one-on-one with patients in a comfortable home environment. The position is a 1099 contract opportunity. Patient care is scheduled for three hours per week, with no preference for the day or time. Nurses advocate for patients and collaborate with Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides, case managers, physicians, family members, and other individuals involved in care. Offers are contingent upon passing a background check. Giving Home Health Care supports individuals impacted by health conditions related to their work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy. The company serves patients across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. The organization describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and equitable, and states that it offers competitive benefits and compensation and opportunities for team members to grow and advance their careers.
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 up to medically fragile end-of-life care.
- Must pass a background check; offers are contingent upon passing it.
Responsibilities
- Execute physician-prescribed plans of care.
- Complete compliant documentation of care in the system of record.
- Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
- Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care.
- Perform activities associated with daily living.
- Monitor vital signs and gastrointestinal intake and output.
- Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
- Monitor changes in a 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 about patients’ health.
- Provide education and training to patients, their families, and/or Home Health Aides.
- Provide one-on-one care in patients’ homes to support a comfortable environment.
- Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
- Perform other personal care services as needed to meet patients’ needs.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
