Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)
On-site · Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States or La Mesilla, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Provide in-home nursing care as a RN or LPN under physician plans of care on a 1099 contract basis. Administer prescribed medications and therapies, perform patient assessments, monitor vitals, manage wound care, document care in the system, and collaborate with CNAs/HHA’s, case managers, and physicians to support patients in their homes. Schedule includes Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:30am–4:30pm with flexible day arrangement between nurse and patient; care occurs at the patient’s residence. Engage with patients and families to educate and train them, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality, individualized home health services.
Required 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, 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
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