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Giving Home Health Care

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

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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 ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

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!

Giving Home is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws to ensure fair compensation practices.

Giving Home is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Our employment practices are designed to provide equal opportunity at all stages of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and termination.

Giving Home is committed to maintaining transparent compensation practices and regularly reviews our policies to ensure compliance with evolving laws and best practices. We value the contributions of our employees and strive to provide a work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and fairly compensated.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

What's around it?

In Albuquerque, NM

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

See Albuquerque, NM

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