Home Health Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

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, dependable, and skilled **Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)** to provide in-home patient care near **Hunters Point, AZ**. In this role, you will deliver high-quality nursing services in accordance with an individualized plan of care established by the patient’s physician. This is a **1099 independent contractor opportunity**, with care provided in the patient’s home. The patient currently requires **8 hours of nursing care per month**, offering a flexible schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through personalized, one-on-one care. Unlike many short-term assignments, patients enrolled in our program may remain eligible indefinitely, allowing nurses to build long-term, trusted relationships and provide continuity of care over the years. As a Home Health Nurse, you will serve as an advocate for your patient while working closely with a multidisciplinary care team, including **Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Case Managers, and physicians**, to support the patient’s health, safety, and overall well-being. **Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.** #INDNM/FM ### 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. ### Minimum Qualifications: - Education, licensing, and certification: 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. ### Preferred Qualifications: - 1+ years of experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting. - Ability to assist with two person assist