Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)

Giving Home Health Care•Fairview, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care to a patient in their residence in Chimayo, New Mexico. The nurse administers patient care in accordance with a physician-established care plan and works one-on-one with the patient in their home. The role is a 1099 contract opportunity. The schedule is two four-hour visits per month, totaling eight hours per month, with a 10 or 11 a.m. start time; the patient has no preference for visit days. The nurse collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, family members, and other designated individuals. 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 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 medication, treatment, 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 the patient’s condition, including weight, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding patient 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.
Provide basic medical management, including care up to medically fragile end-of-life care.