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 low-acuity home health care in Velarde, New Mexico. The nurse administers patient care in accordance with a physician-established plan of care, working one-on-one with the patient in the patient’s residence. The role is a 1099 contract opportunity with an estimated schedule of four hours per month; the patient prefers visits on Mondays or Tuesdays, with no preferred start time. The nurse collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, family members, and other individuals involved in the patient’s care. Patients accepted into the program may receive the benefit indefinitely, supporting long-term caregiver relationships. 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, treatment, and therapies.
- Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care.
- Perform activities associated with daily living and other personal care services needed to meet the patient’s 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 about patients’ health.
- Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide.
- Provide one-on-one care in the patient’s home to support a comfortable environment.
- Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
