In-Home Care Nurse (RN/LPN) - Low-Acuity, 1099 Contract

Giving Home Health Care; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate RN or LPN to provide in-home patient care in Espanola, NM under a 1099 contract. The position offers 12 hours per week with care delivered at the patient’s residence, building long-term caregiver-patient relationships within a supportive team.

The role requires licensure (RN or LPN) in NM, CPR certification, and ability to manage medications and documentation accurately. Background checks are required before offers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ASN/BSN).
• Current RN or LPN license in NM.
• 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.

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Transportation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stress tolerance

CPR

Education

RN/LPN license (NM)

ASN/BSN degree

Job description

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate RN or LPN to provide in-home patient care in Espanola, NM under a 1099 contract. The position offers 12 hours per week with care delivered at the patient’s residence, building long-term caregiver-patient relationships within a supportive team.

The role requires licensure (RN or LPN) in NM, CPR certification, and ability to manage medications and documentation accurately. Background checks are required before offers.