Low acuity Home Health Nurse
About The Position
Since 2012, Giving Home Health Care has been supporting individuals impacted by health conditions related to their work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy. They focus on personalized, in-home care for those who have dedicated their careers to these vital roles, serving patients across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in El Rancho, NM to administer patient care according to a physician-established care plan. This is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care provided at the patient’s residence. Patients accepted into the program receive benefits with no expiration, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships. This specific patient requires 6 hours of care per week, with flexible scheduling between the nurse and patient, ideally on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday during mid-late morning or early-mid afternoon. The role involves advocating for patients, providing one-on-one care, and collaborating with CNAs, HHAs, Case Managers, and physicians. 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, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients
- Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions
- Must have dependable transportation and be willing 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 the care provided in the system of record
- Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies
- Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care
- Perform various activities associated with daily living
- Monitor vitals and GI intake and output
- Assess skin integrity and administer wound care
- Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression
- Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients
- Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide
- Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for 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
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Tools and opportunities to grow and advance their careers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
