Low Acuity Home Health Nurse - RN or LPN

Giving Home Health Care•Espanola, NM

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Giving Home Health Care is hiring an RN or LPN to provide personalized, one-on-one care in a patient’s home in Espanola, New Mexico. The nurse administers care in accordance with a physician-established plan and collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, family members, and other prescribed individuals. The position is a 1099 contract opportunity involving approximately four hours of care weekly. Preferred availability is Wednesday, mid-to-late morning. 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 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 medications, treatments, 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 patients’ homes to support a comfortable environment.
Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.