Registered Nurse Part-Time

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our expanding home health team. You will provide compassionate in-home nursing care to patients and families in their own homes.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, developing and revising care plans, administering medications, coordinating with physicians and caregivers, educating families, and ensuring compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state.
• At least one year clinical nursing experience (preferably in ICU, rehab, or medical-surgical nursing).
• Home health experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver’s license and appropriate automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition; document findings in the clinical record.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates and revises the plan of care as patient status changes.
• Develops a care plan based on nursing diagnosis and involves patient/family.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Provides direct patient care as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Coordinates care as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary provider as needed.

Education

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state

Job description

Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Registered Nurse to come join our rapidly growing team in Alamogordo, NM.

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You'll Do:

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Observe and report any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in condition of the patient and family situation. Document such reports and observations in the clinical record and notify supervisor.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the provider.
• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary provider when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Communicates with all relevant providers regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state
• At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing (preferred)
• Home health experience preferred
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.