Low Acuity Home Health Nurse; RN or LPN

Giving Home Health Care supports individuals impacted by health conditions related to their work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy, delivering personalized in-home care across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

Location:

Santa Cruz, NM.

This is a 1099 contract opportunity. Care is provided at the patient’s residence. There is no expiration for this benefit, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships with patients for years.

Schedule:

6 hours per month. Schedule is flexible and can be worked out between the nurse and the patient.

Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.

• 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 and coordinate 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 change, 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 one-on-one in the patient’s home to provide 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

• 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

Hourly rates: LPN up to $35 per hour, RN up to $50 per hour, based on experience.

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Giving Home is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Our employment practices are designed to provide equal opportunity at all stages of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and termination.

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