In-Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN) – Part-Time Contract

Giving Home Health Care; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

In-home care

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Giving Home Health Care in Espanola, NM seeks a compassionate RN or LPN for in-home patient care under a 1099 contract. The role involves executing physician plans, documenting care, administering medications, and coordinating with the patient’s care team.

The schedule is 15 hours per week across Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, and Sat with flexible start times. Background checks are required; strong patient advocacy and one-on-one care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university (Associate or Baccalaureate).
• Current RN or LPN license (state or compact).
• 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 and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
• Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to patients’ homes.
• Provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Execute physician-prescribed plans of care.
• Complete compliant documentation in the system of record.
• Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
• Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Monitor vitals and fluid intake/output.
• Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
• Monitor changes in patient condition and disease progression.
• Communicate with family, physicians, case managers, and other prescribers.
• Provide education and training to patient, family, and home health aides.
• Work one-on-one in the patient’s home.
• Collaborate with and supervise CNAs and PCAs.
• Perform other personal care services as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Dexterity

Mobility/Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stress management

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree (Associate or Baccalaureate)

RN or LPN license

Job description

Giving Home Health Care in Espanola, NM seeks a compassionate RN or LPN for in-home patient care under a 1099 contract. The role involves executing physician plans, documenting care, administering medications, and coordinating with the patient’s care team.

The schedule is 15 hours per week across Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, and Sat with flexible start times. Background checks are required; strong patient advocacy and one-on-one care are emphasized.