Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)

About the role

As a fast-growing, leading provider, Giving Home Health Care is committed to supporting individuals impacted by health conditions related to their work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy. We serve patients across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

Responsibilities

• Execute physician prescribed plans of care
• Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record
• Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies
• Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care
• Perform various activities associated with daily living
• Monitor vitals and GI intake and output
• Assess skin integrity and administer wound care
• Maintain and monitor for changes in the patient’s condition
• Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients
• Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide
• Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment
• Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants
• Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs

Requirements

• Education, licensing, and certification: 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, with the ability to 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 the patient’s home
• Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care

Qualifications

• Experience in home health care preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Benefits

This role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients. Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.

Pay

• LPN Hourly Rate: Up to $35 an hour, based on experience
• RN Hour Rate: Up to $50 an hour, based on experience

Schedule

4 hours a month; schedule can be worked out between the nurse and the patient.