Navajo-Speaking RN/LPN – Home Health | $2,500 Bonus

Giving Home Health Care•Mexican Water, AZ

2d•Remote

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. With a focus on personalized, in-home care, we are committed to assisting those who have dedicated their careers to these vital roles. As a fast-growing, leading provider, we proudly serve patients across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. If you’re a compassionate individual who puts patients first and thrives in a mission-driven, collaborative environment, we want you to join our team! Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional care to those who need it most. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled female Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is fluent in Navajo to provide one-on-one nursing care to a patient in their home in Mexican Water, Arizona. This is a 1099 contract opportunity with a consistent schedule of 12 hours of nursing care per week. Care will be provided in the patient’s residence in accordance with a physician-established plan of care. Qualified nurses are eligible for a $2,500 bonus: $1,250 paid after 90 days $1,250 paid after 180 days Why This Opportunity? Once a patient is accepted into the program, there is no expiration date on the benefit. This allows caregivers to build meaningful, long-term relationships with their patients and provide continuity of care for years to come.

Requirements

Current RN or LPN license.
Navajo-speaking required.
Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
Ability to provide care in the patient’s residence.
Successful completion of a background check.
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting.
Ability to assist with two person assist

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care in the patient’s home.
Follow and implement the physician-established plan of care.
Advocate for the patient’s needs, comfort, and well-being.
Work one-on-one with the patient to support their ongoing care needs.
Collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, Case Managers, and the patient’s physicians.
Maintain appropriate documentation and communicate relevant changes in the patient’s condition.
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.