Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)
On-site · La Mesilla, New Mexico, United States or Caballo, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Nurse (RN or LPN) needed for in-home patient care in NM on a 1099 contract basis. Responsibilities include executing physician-prescribed plans of care, documenting care in the system, administering prescribed medications and therapies, conducting patient assessments, coordinating care, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vitals, wound care, and skin integrity, communicating with family, physicians, and case managers, and providing education to patients and families. Work is performed one-on-one in patients' homes, collaborating with CNAs/HHAs and other care team members. Schedule is 4 hours per month; background check is required. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and building lasting caregiver-patient relationships.
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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