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 patient care in Espanola, New Mexico, in accordance with a physician-established care plan. This is a 1099 contract opportunity with care provided in the patient's residence. The position is scheduled for 8 hours monthly, with no preferred days and preferred working times in the early to mid-afternoon. Nurses provide one-on-one care and advocate for patients, collaborating with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, and physicians. Once patients are accepted into the program, their benefit has no expiration, enabling caregivers to build lasting relationships with them. Offers are contingent upon passing a background check. The role requires dependable transportation and commuting to the patient's home. Compensation is $35–$55 per hour, depending on license and experience: LPNs may earn up to $35 per hour and RNs up to $55 per hour.
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 as necessary 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, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
- Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding 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
- Competitive benefits and compensation.
- Tools and opportunities to grow and advance careers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
