Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)
On-siteSanta Cruz, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Execute physician prescribed plans of care, including administering medications, treatments, and therapies. Conduct patient assessments, monitor vitals, GI intake and output, skin integrity, and wound care. Perform daily living activities and provide education to patients, families, and Home Health Aides. Collaborate with CNAs, case managers, and physicians while communicating health updates to family members. Work one-on-one in patient homes to maintain a comfortable environment and supervise personal care attendants. This 1099 contract role in Santa Cruz, NM involves 4 hours weekly on Wednesdays or Thursdays, starting mid-to-late afternoon. Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.
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
- Schedule: 4 hours a week
- Care on Wednesday or Thursday
- Preferred start time is mid to late afternoon
- Offers are contingent upon passing a background check
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