Low Acuity Home Health 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 skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in Ojo Caliente, NM to provide patient care in accordance with a physician-established care plan. This is a **1099 contract opportunity**, with care provided at the patient’s residence. This patient needs 4 hours of care a week on Thursdays starting any time early to mid morning. Once patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, allowing our caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come. In this role, you will advocate for the patients and work one-on-one to deliver the care they need. You will collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, Case Managers, and the patient’s physicians. Offers are contingent upon passing a background check. ### 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.