Private Duty Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
This role is for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Amarillo, TX area, focused on administering patient care according to physician-established plans. It is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care provided at the patient’s residence. Scheduling is flexible, ranging from weekly short visits to full 12-hour shifts, or a combination, accommodating PRN to full-time work. Patients vary from high acuity to those needing basic medical management. The program offers long-term patient relationships as there is no expiration for patient benefits. The nurse will advocate for patients, provide one-on-one care, and collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, Case Managers, and physicians. 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, 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
- Minimum of 1 year experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting.
- Ability to assist with two person assist
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, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
