Low Acuity Home Health Nurse
On-siteAlcalde, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Execute physician-prescribed plans of care and complete compliant documentation in the system of record. Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies while conducting patient assessments, monitoring vitals, GI intake/output, skin integrity, and wound care. Perform daily living activities, collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, and physicians, and communicate with families regarding patient health. Provide education to patients, families, and Home Health Aides, and supervise certified nursing assistants. Monitor for changes in condition, weight, and self-care abilities. Offer basic medical management up to medically fragile end-of-life care. Work one-on-one in the patient's home to ensure a comfortable environment. Requires current RN or LPN license, CPR certification, TB test, physical exam, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Schedule includes 2 hours weekly on Monday and Friday mid-afternoon.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Willingness to commute to the patient's home
- Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care
- Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
- 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
- Willingness 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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