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Low acuity Home Health Nurse

Giving Home Health Care, Peñasco, NM, United States


Job Overview
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in Penansco, 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 our patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, allowing our team of caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come.

The patient requires 10 hours of care a month.

Schedule: The patient doesn’t have a preference regarding the day; schedule can be worked out between the nurse and the patient.

Best days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Best times: Early-Mid Afternoon, Mid-Late Afternoon, Afternoon, Anytime, Early Evening

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.

Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.

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 one-on-one in the patient’s 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 the patient’s needs.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.

Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end‑of‑life care.

Compensation
$28 - $50 an hour

LPN hourly rate: Up to $35 an hour, based on experience.

RN hourly rate: Up to $50 an hour, based on experience.

Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement
Giving Home is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws to ensure fair compensation practices.

Giving Home is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Our employment practices are designed to provide equal opportunity at all stages of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and termination.

Giving Home is committed to maintaining transparent compensation practices and regularly reviews our policies to ensure compliance with evolving laws and best practices. We value the contributions of our employees and strive to provide a work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and fairly compensated.

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