In-Home Nurse (RN/LPN) — 1099 Contract, 20 hrs/wk

Giving Home Health Care, LLC; Chimayo (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Giving Home Health Care, LLC in Chimayo, NM seeks compassionate RN or LPN for in-home care under a physician plan. This is a 1099 contract with visits at patients' residences, 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible start times.

You will work one-on-one with patients, collaborate with CNAs, case managers, and physicians, document care, monitor vitals, administer medications, and provide education to families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with nursing degree.
• Current State or Compact License as RN or LPN.
• 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

Compassionate care

Documentation

Care coordination

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Current CPR certification

Job description

Giving Home Health Care, LLC in Chimayo, NM seeks compassionate RN or LPN for in-home care under a physician plan. This is a 1099 contract with visits at patients' residences, 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible start times.

You will work one-on-one with patients, collaborate with CNAs, case managers, and physicians, document care, monitor vitals, administer medications, and provide education to families.