Home Health RN - Pediatric Hospice (Day Shift)

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Placitas (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Hospitals Hospice Care-Pediatric unit in Placitas, NM, is seeking an experienced RN to provide direct nursing care to patients and families outside the hospital setting. You will coordinate home health activities and ensure adherence to policies and procedures across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

You will administer medications, monitor treatment plans, and report changes promptly while promoting patient safety and engaging families in care decisions within a

Qualifications

• 1 year directly related nursing experience
• Essential: Program Graduate; Nonessential: Bachelor’s Degree
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate (essential)
• RN licensure in NM or by reciprocal agreement (essential)
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days (essential)
• Sedentary work; no or minimal hazard environments
• Relocation assistance and sign-on potential may apply

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients and families in home health settings
• Coordinate home healthcare activities and supervise ancillary staff when needed
• Administer medications and treatments per medical and nursing protocols
• Report observations and patient status changes to the care team
• Develop and adjust patient care plans based on assessments
• Promote patient safety and engage patients/families in care decisions
• Establish rapport with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff
• Encourage professional growth through education and in-services

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The University of New Mexico Hospitals Hospice Care-Pediatric unit in Placitas, NM, is seeking an experienced RN to provide direct nursing care to patients and families outside the hospital setting. You will coordinate home health activities and ensure adherence to policies and procedures across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

You will administer medications, monitor treatment plans, and report changes promptly while promoting patient safety and engaging families in care decisions within a