Registered Nurse Part-Time

Addus HomeCare•Las Cruces, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ambercare Homecare is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their rapidly growing team in Las Cruces, NM. This is a PRN position. They offer a great culture and team atmosphere, a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, mileage reimbursement, an employee referral program, merit increases, employee discount programs, and work/life balance.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state
Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing (preferred)
Home health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
Observe and report any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in condition of the patient and family situation.
Document such reports and observations in the clinical record and notify supervisor.
Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the provider.
Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary provider when necessary and at least every 60 days.
Communicates with all relevant providers regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.