Field Nurse RN/LPN — Flexible, Autonomous Home Health

UNIFI Healthcare; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

UNIFI Healthcare seeks a Licensed Field Nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered in-home care across the Santa Fe area. You will promote independence, safety, and quality of life for clients and families, traveling to client homes on a regular basis.

The role includes clinical duties such as vital signs, medication management, care plan execution, and thorough documentation. A valid RN or LPN/LVN license, reliable vehicle, and strong English communication are required; vision and health

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN or LPN/LVN license.
• Reliable personal vehicle with valid insurance.
• Clear criminal background check and negative pre-employment drug screening.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care and hygiene support.
• Assist with mobility including ambulation, wheelchair use, and safe transfers.
• Support toileting needs, including catheter and ostomy care.
• Reposition bedridden clients and maintain clean, comfortable bedding.
• Assist with meal preparation and support nutritional intake as needed.
• Monitor and record vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature).
• Document intake and output.
• Administer and manage medications as prescribed.
• Assess client nursing needs on an ongoing basis.
• Provide nursing services in accordance with the established care plan.
• Promptly report changes in condition to the Case Manager and physician.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in development and implementation of individualized service plans.
• Observe and report changes in mood, behavior, or emotional status.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe, healthy environment.
• Organize client living spaces to promote safety and comfort.
• Assist with errands and transportation, including medication pickup and grocery shopping.
• Practice strictly within legal scope of licensure.
• Maintain professional appearance and boundaries.
• Promote teamwork and a culture of respect.
• Adapt to additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
• Daily travel to client homes and occasional visits to the agency office.
• Flexible scheduling, including potential weekends and holidays (with compensation).
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Work environment varies based on client needs.

Skills

English communication

Patient care

Education

RN or LPN/LVN license

Tools

Personal vehicle

Job description

UNIFI Healthcare seeks a Licensed Field Nurse to provide comprehensive, patient-centered in-home care across the Santa Fe area. You will promote independence, safety, and quality of life for clients and families, traveling to client homes on a regular basis.

The role includes clinical duties such as vital signs, medication management, care plan execution, and thorough documentation. A valid RN or LPN/LVN license, reliable vehicle, and strong English communication are required; vision and health