Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)

About the role

Giving Home Health Care supports individuals impacted by health conditions related to their work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in La Mesilla, NM to administer patient care in accordance with a physician-established care plan. This is a 1099 contract opportunity with care provided at the patient’s residence. Once accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships with patients over years.

Schedule

• 6 hours per month
• No preference for days
• Preferred time: 10 AM

Responsibilities

• Execute physician-prescribed plans of care
• Complete compliant documentation of care provided in the system of record
• Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies
• Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care
• Perform activities associated with daily living
• Monitor vitals and GI intake/output
• Assess skin integrity and administer wound care
• Monitor for changes in patient condition (e.g., weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, disease progression indicators)
• Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding patient health
• Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide
• Work one-on-one with patients in their home to provide a comfortable environment
• Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants
• Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet patient needs

Minimum 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; lift up to 50 lbs and move patients
• Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions
• Dependable transportation and willingness to commute to patient homes
• Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end-of-life care

Pay

• LPN Hourly Rate: Up to $35 per hour, based on experience
• RN Hourly Rate: Up to $55 per hour, based on experience