Low Acuity Home Health Nurse - RN or LPN
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one care in a patient’s residence in Hernandez, New Mexico. The nurse administers care in accordance with a physician-established care plan and collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, physicians, and the patient’s family. This is a 1099 contract opportunity for 4 hours weekly, with preferred availability Monday through Friday in the mid-to-late morning. Patients may remain in the program indefinitely, enabling caregivers to build long-term relationships with them. 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 lbs, 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 the care provided 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 regarding 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 patients’ needs.
Benefits
- The patient benefit has no expiration once patients are accepted into the program, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships with them.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
