Low Acuity Home Health Nurse - RN or LPN
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is hiring a compassionate Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide in-home patient care in Espanola, New Mexico. The nurse administers care in accordance with a physician-established plan and works one-on-one with patients in their residences. The role collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, family members, and other prescribed individuals. The posting describes this as a 1099 contract opportunity requiring 8 hours monthly, with no preference for workdays and a preference for early- to mid-afternoon work. Care is provided to patients in a program with no stated expiration for the benefit, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships with patients.
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.
- Current 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.
Responsibilities
- Execute physician-prescribed plans of care.
- Complete compliant documentation of care in the system of record.
- Manage and administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies.
- Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care.
- Perform activities associated with daily living and other personal care services as needed.
- Monitor vital signs and gastrointestinal intake and output.
- Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
- Monitor changes in patient condition, including weight, 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Opportunities and tools to grow and advance careers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
