Home Health RN – Flexible PRN in Silver City, NM

Addus HomeCare; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan with company 10

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Great culture and team atmosphere

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Silver City, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our growing team on a PRN/part-time basis. The RN will perform initial patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and coordinate care with the patient, family, and clinical team.

Requirements include RN license in New Mexico and CPR certification, with a preference for 1+ year home health or clinical nursing experience. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed for patient visits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state.
• At least one year clinical nursing experience (ICU/rehab/medical-surgical preferred).
• Home health experience preferred.
• Must have CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs and performs a full physical assessment and medical history.
• Observe and report signs or symptoms indicating changes in condition and document observations in the clinical record and notify supervisor.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs and revises plan of care as patient status changes.
• Initiates and revises the plan of care based on patient needs and nursing diagnosis.
• Develops care plans with goals and includes patient and family in planning.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the provider.
• Provides direct patient care as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsels patient and family to meet nursing and related needs and provides health care instruction as appropriate.
• Identifies discharge planning needs and implements prior to discharge.
• Acts as Case Manager for assigned caseload as directed by Clinical Supervisor.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary provider at least every 60 days.
• Communicates with all relevant providers about patient needs and changes in condition; obtains orders as required.

Education

Registered Nurse license

CPR certification

Job description

Ambercare Homecare in Silver City, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our growing team on a PRN/part-time basis. The RN will perform initial patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, and coordinate care with the patient, family, and clinical team.

Requirements include RN license in New Mexico and CPR certification, with a preference for 1+ year home health or clinical nursing experience. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed for patient visits.