Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)

Giving Home Health Care•Cordova, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Giving Home Health Care is hiring a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide one-on-one care to a patient in the patient’s home in Cordova, New Mexico. The nurse will administer care according to a physician-established plan, advocate for the patient, and collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, and others involved in the patient’s care. The role is a 1099 contract opportunity, with a schedule of four hours per week. Preferred visit days are Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. The patient benefit has no expiration once accepted into the program, allowing caregivers to build long-term relationships with patients. 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.
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.
Monitor vital signs and gastrointestinal intake and output.
Assess skin integrity and administer 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 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.