Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in Los Lunas, NM to administer patient care in accordance with a physician-established care plan. This is a 1099 contract opportunity, providing care at the patient’s residence. Once accepted into the program, patients receive lifelong benefits, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships. Schedule: 3 hours per week, with preferred visits on Wednesdays.

Responsibilities

• Execute physician-prescribed plans of care
• Complete compliant documentation of care 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)
• Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding patient health
• Provide education and training to patients, families, and/or Home Health Aides
• Work one-on-one with patients in their homes to ensure 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

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university (Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing)
• Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• 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 care ranging from basic medical management to medically fragile end-of-life care

Pay

• LPN: Up to $35/hour, based on experience
• RN: Up to $55/hour, based on experience

Schedule

3 hours per week, with preferred visits on Wednesdays.