Low Acuity Home Health Nurse

Giving Home Health Care • Santa Fe, NM

113d • $45 - $50

About The Position

Since 2012, Giving Home Health Care has been supporting individuals impacted by health conditions related to their work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy. With a focus on personalized, in-home care, we are committed to assisting those who have dedicated their careers to these vital roles. As a fast-growing, leading provider, we proudly serve patients across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. If you’re a compassionate individual who puts patients first and thrives in a mission-driven, collaborative environment, we want you to join our team! Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional care to those who need it most. We're seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our growing team, supporting low-acuity patient care across central and northern New Mexico. This is an ideal opportunity for nurses who are looking for consistent hours while maintaining the flexibility to manage their own schedules. As a 1099 contract RN, you’ll provide care in the comfort of the patient's home. Visit frequency varies by patient from monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly based on individual care needs. Our scheduling model allows you to work autonomously while balancing other personal or professional commitments.

Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of New Mexico
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently
• Offers are contingent upon successful 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• $45 - $50 an hour
• Supportive, collaborative culture
• Competitive benefits and compensation
• Opportunities to grow and advance careers

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees