RN or LPN - Home Health
Albuquerque, New Mexico
You'll give patient care in Albuquerque under a physician-established care plan.
Posted Aug 21
- Shift and hours
- Wednesdays 1–5pm, preferred Preferably Wednesdays from 1pm - 5pm.4 hours of care a week per patient
- Unit and setting
- Wound-Care · Home Health Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care.Medically fragile and end-of-life patients
- License
- RN licenseRN or LPN license
- Term
- Local Contract This is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care provided at the patient’s residence.1099 contract
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN or LPN license
- License
- Current RN or LPN license, state or compact Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Check your license
- Certification
- Current CPR certification
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Education, licensing, and certification: graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Also asks
- TB test and physical exam TB test and physical examination.
- Also asks
- Maintain required insurance Maintain required insurance.
- Also asks
- Good interpersonal skills Good interpersonal skills.
- Also asks
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Also asks
- Lift up to 50 lbs and move patients Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
- Also asks
- Work under stress and make quick decisions Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
- Also asks
- Dependable transportation and willingness to commute to patients' homes Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.
- Also asks
- Pass a background check Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- New Mexico agency median is $32/hrNew Mexico agency postings that state pay run $26/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $29/hr to $43/hr, across 88 postings. This posting's $30/hr to $55/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Medication, treatment and therapy administration Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
- Day to day
- Wound care Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
- Day to day
- Vitals and GI intake and output monitoring Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.
- Day to day
- Supervise CNAs and personal care attendants Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
- Day to day
- Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide.
- Travel
- Commute to each patient's home
- Details
- Patients stay in the program with no expiration, so you can keep them for years Once patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, allowing our caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.
Original listing
Posted on Giving Home Health Care’s careers page.
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Since 2012, Giving Home Health Care has been supporting individuals impacted by health conditions related to their work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy. With a focus on personalized, in-home care, we are committed to assisting those who have dedicated their careers to these vital roles. As a fast-growing, leading provider, we proudly serve patients across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
If you’re a compassionate individual who puts patients first and thrives in a mission-driven, collaborative environment, we want you to join our team! Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional care to those who need it most.
We are seeking a compassionate skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in Albuquerque, NM to provide patient care in accordance with a physician-established care plan.
This is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care provided at the patient’s residence.
The patient needs 4 hours of care weekly. Preferably Wednesdays from 1pm - 5pm.
Once patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, allowing our caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come.
In this role, you will advocate for the patients and work one-on-one to deliver the care they need. You will collaborate with CNAs, HHAs, Case Managers, and the patient’s physicians.
Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.
Responsibilities
Execute physician prescribed plans of care. Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record. Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care. Perform various activities associated with daily living. Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.
Assess skin integrity and administer wound care. Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression. Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients.
Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide. Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment. Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, licensing, and
certification
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.
LPNs earn $30-35/hr RNs earn $50-55/hr To provide the exceptional care our patients deserve, we rely on a team of passionate, dedicated professionals. We’re committed to creating a supportive, collaborative culture, offering competitive benefits and compensation, and giving our team members the tools and opportunities to grow and advance their careers.
If you’re ready to be part of an organization that truly makes a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply today and start a fulfilling journey with Giving Home!
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What's around it?
Albuquerque, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Household income
- $68,317/yr, all local households, not nurse pay