Low Acuity Home Health Nurse - RN or LPN
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is hiring a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one care in a patient’s home in Medanales, New Mexico. The nurse administers care in accordance with a physician-established plan, advocates for the patient, and collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, family members, and other designated individuals. The role is a 1099 contract opportunity and involves approximately 8 hours monthly. Preferred days are flexible, and preferred times are mornings or anytime. Care is provided at the patient’s residence, and patients accepted into the program may receive the benefit indefinitely, enabling caregivers to build long-term 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 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 medications, treatments, and therapies.
- Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care.
- Perform activities associated with daily living and other personal care services needed to meet the patient’s needs.
- Monitor vital signs and gastrointestinal intake and output.
- Assess skin integrity and provide 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 designated individuals about patients’ health.
- Educate and train patients, their families, and/or Home Health Aides.
- Provide one-on-one care in the patient’s home.
- Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
