In-Home Nurse (RN/LPN) – 5hr/Week Contract

Giving Home Health Care; Santa Cruz (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Giving Home Health Care in Santa Cruz, NM is seeking a compassionate RN or LPN to administer patient care at the home, following physician plans. This 1099 contract role involves 5 hours per week, with care delivered one-on-one in the patient’s residence.

The ideal candidate has nursing licensure, CPR, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, plus dependable transportation for home visits. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• 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

Dexterity

Mobility

Decision making under pressure

transportation

Home health care

End-of-life care

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent (ASN/BSN)

RN or LPN licensure (state or compact)

CPR certification

TB test and physical exam

Maintain required insurance

Job description

Giving Home Health Care in Santa Cruz, NM is seeking a compassionate RN or LPN to administer patient care at the home, following physician plans. This 1099 contract role involves 5 hours per week, with care delivered one-on-one in the patient’s residence.

The ideal candidate has nursing licensure, CPR, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, plus dependable transportation for home visits. Background checks apply.