Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN/LPN)
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care in Alcalde, New Mexico, in accordance with a physician-established care plan. This is a 1099 contract opportunity providing care in a patient’s residence for three hours per month on Tuesdays. The role involves one-on-one patient advocacy and care, with collaboration among CNAs, HHAs, case managers, and physicians. Patients accepted into the program may receive the benefit indefinitely, offering caregivers the opportunity to build lasting relationships with them. Offers are contingent on 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 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.
- 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 patients’ homes to help maintain 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.
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
