Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate RN or LPN to provide one-on-one home health care in a patient’s residence in White Rock, New Mexico, in accordance with a physician-established plan of care. The role supports patients with health conditions related to work in Department of Energy nuclear facilities and includes care coordination with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, and others involved in the patient’s care. The position is a 1099 contract opportunity. The schedule is eight hours per month, consisting of four two-hour visits, which may be scheduled Monday through Thursday. 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 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 patient condition, including weight, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
- Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding patient health.
- Provide education and training to patients, their families, and/or Home Health Aides.
- Provide one-on-one care in patients’ homes to support a comfortable environment.
- Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
- Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet patient needs.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
