Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one care in a patient’s home in Chimayo, New Mexico. The nurse administers care according to a physician-established plan and collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, and others involved in the patient’s care. The role offers the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients enrolled in a benefit that does not expire. This is a 1099 contract opportunity scheduled for 20 hours per week, with visits preferred Monday through Friday and no specified start-time preference. 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.
- 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 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 needed.
- Monitor vital signs and gastrointestinal intake and output.
- Assess skin integrity and provide 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 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.
- Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
Benefits
- The posting describes competitive benefits and compensation, but does not specify particular benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
