Low Acuity Home Health Nurse - RN or LPN
About The Position
Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care in Medanales, New Mexico, in accordance with a physician-established care plan. This 1099 contract role provides care in a patient’s residence, with nurses working one-on-one with patients and collaborating with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, and physicians. The position is approximately 8 hours monthly. There is no preferred day, and preferred times are mornings or anytime. The role offers the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients accepted into the program. Offers are contingent on passing a background check. Giving Home Health Care describes its culture as supportive, collaborative, and inclusive, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to pay transparency and fair compensation.
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.
- 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 patients’ conditions, including weight changes, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
- Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other designated individuals about patients’ health.
- Provide education and training to patients, their families, and/or Home Health Aides.
- Work one-on-one with patients in their homes to provide care in 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.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
