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 in Espanola, New Mexico, to provide patient care according to a physician-established plan of care. This is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care provided one-on-one in the patient's residence. The position is scheduled for 12 hours weekly; days are flexible, with preferred availability in the afternoon, anytime, or early evening. Nurses advocate for patients and collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, and physicians. Patient program benefits do not expire, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships with patients. 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 lbs, 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 medications, treatments, and therapies.
- Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care.
- Perform activities associated with daily living.
- 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 designated 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.
- Perform other personal care services as needed to meet patients' needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
