Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is hiring a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Fairview, New Mexico, to administer patient care in accordance with a physician-established care plan. This is a 1099 contract opportunity providing one-on-one care in a patient's residence. Patients accepted into the program have no expiration for this benefit, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships with them. The schedule is six hours per week, with the patient preferring visits on Tuesdays; there is no preference for start time. The nurse advocates for the patient and collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, family members, and other designated individuals. Offers are contingent upon 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 operate 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.
- Pass a background check.
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, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
- Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other designated individuals regarding patient health.
- Provide education and training to the patient, family, and/or 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.
- Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
