Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)

Giving Home Health Care•Chimayo, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care in a patient's home in Chimayo, New Mexico. The nurse administers care according to a physician-established plan and works one-on-one with patients in their residence. The role collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, and others involved in the patient's care. Patient scheduling needs are three hours per week, with no preference for day or time. The role is a 1099 contract opportunity. Offers are contingent on passing a background check. The organization supports people impacted by work-related health conditions connected to Department of Energy nuclear facilities, and notes that program benefits have no expiration once patients are accepted, allowing caregivers to build long-term patient relationships.

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 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 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.