Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)
On-site · La Mesilla, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Execute physician prescribed plans of care, administer prescribed medications, coordinate care, conduct patient assessments, monitor vitals and intake/output, assess skin integrity and perform wound care, provide education to patient/family/HHA, work one-on-one in the patient’s home, collaborate with CNAs/HHA/P CNs/case managers and physicians; support and document care in the system of record; ensure compliant documentation and timely communication with families and care team.
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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