Low Acuity Home Health Nurse - RN or LPN
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care in Espanola, New Mexico, in accordance with a physician-established care plan. This is a 1099 contract opportunity providing care at a patient’s residence. The schedule is approximately 8 hours monthly, with Monday and Tuesday preferred and early-to-mid-morning hours preferred. The nurse will provide one-on-one care, advocate for the patient, and collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, and physicians. Patients accepted into the program have no expiration on the benefit, enabling caregivers to build long-term relationships with them. Offers are contingent upon passing a background check. Giving Home Health Care has supported individuals affected by health conditions related to their work in Department of Energy nuclear facilities since 2012. The organization provides personalized in-home care and serves patients across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. It emphasizes a mission-driven, collaborative, inclusive, and equitable work environment, with competitive 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.
- Pass a background check; offers are contingent upon passing.
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 changes, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
- Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other designated individuals about patients’ health.
- Provide education and training to patients, their families, and/or Home Health Aides.
- 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.
Benefits
- The patient benefit has no expiration once the patient is accepted into the program, enabling caregivers to build lasting relationships with patients.
- The organization describes offering competitive benefits and compensation, without specifying individual benefit programs.
- Opportunities for team members to grow and advance their careers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
