Home Health Nurse- RN or LPN

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care in accordance with physician-established care plans. This is a 1099 contract position providing care at patients' residences in northern and central New Mexico, including Espanola, Santa Fe, Velarde, Penasco, Los Alamos, White Rock, Ohkay Ohwingeh, Albuquerque, and Belen.

Since 2012, Giving Home Health Care has supported individuals impacted by health conditions related to work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy. Once patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships with patients for years to come.

Responsibilities

• Administer patient care according to physician-established care plans
• Advocate for patients and provide one-on-one care
• Collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, Case Managers, and patients' physicians
• Provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end-of-life care

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with an Associate or Baccalaureate degree in 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
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients
• Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions
• Dependable transportation and willingness to commute to patients' homes

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience as an RN or LPN in a clinical or home health setting
• Ability to assist with two-person assist

Compensation

• LPN: Up to $30 per hour, based on experience
• RN: Up to $55 per hour, based on experience

Additional Requirements

• Offers are contingent upon passing a background check