Low Acuity Home Health Nurse - RN or LPN
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care in Los Lunas, New Mexico, in accordance with a physician-established plan of care. The position is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care delivered one-on-one in the patient’s residence. The schedule is 4 hours weekly, with Monday preferred and early evening preferred. Nurses advocate for patients and collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, family members, and other care team members. Offers are contingent upon passing a background check. Giving Home Health Care has supported people impacted by work-related health conditions at 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. Once patients are accepted into the program, their benefit has no expiration, allowing caregivers to build long-term relationships with them.
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.
- 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 about patient health with family members, physicians, case managers, and other designated individuals.
- 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.
Benefits
- The patient benefit has no expiration once the patient is accepted into the program, supporting long-term caregiver-patient relationships.
- The organization describes its benefits and compensation as competitive and offers a supportive, collaborative culture with tools and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
