Registered Nurse PRN

Addus HomeCare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Albuquerque, NM. As a key member of our health care team, you will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and providing direct care to improve patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of clinical practical nursing experience, be licensed in New Mexico, and possess a reliable vehicle. We offer a great culture, 401(k) match, and employee referral programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state.
• At least one year of clinical practical nursing experience, preferably in intensive care or medical surgical nursing.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Must have valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments to determine patient care needs.
• Develop and implement a care plan based on nursing diagnosis.
• Provide direct patient care and communicate with health team members.
• Counsel patients and families regarding care.
• Act as Case Manager when assigned.
• Prepare clinical notes and update providers.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Ambercare Homecare is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our rapidly growing team in Albuquerque, NM.

PRN – 2-3 days during the week and available for weekend admissions.

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

• Complete 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.