Registered Nurse Part-Time

Addus HomeCare; 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

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our growing home health team. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and revise care plans, and administer medications in the patient’s home setting.

The role requires NM RN licensure, CPR, and at least 1 year of nursing experience (home health preferred). Excellent communication and care coordination with families and providers are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program and NM license.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience; home health preferred.
• Must have CPR certification and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial patient and family assessment to determine home care needs.
• Performs regular nursing evaluations and updates the care plan as patient status changes.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the provider.
• Provides direct patient care as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsels patient and family on nursing and related needs.
• Coordinates discharge planning and communicates with the care team.

Skills

Clinical nursing

CPR certification

Home health experience

Education

Licensed RN in NM

Tools

None

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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
• 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