Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)
Espanola, New Mexico
Palliative Care · End-of-life Care · Wound Care
Posted Jul 23
- Unit
- Wound-Care
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Local Contract
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $10/hr below the median
The median for Home Health in New Mexico is $45/hr, across 13 postings.
About this role
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.
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in Espanola, NM to administer patient care in accordance with a physician established care plan. This role is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care being provided at the patient's residence. Once our patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, which allows our team of caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come.
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This patient is needing 5 hours of care Monday - Sunday. If you're only able to pick up a few shifts, we can split the shifts between two nurses. You'll get to advocate for the patients and work one-on-one to provide them with the care that they need.
This role will collaborate with CNA's, HHA's, 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.
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Requirements
- RN
- LPN
- Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
- Current CPR certification
- TB test and physical examination
- Background check
- Graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Maintain required insurance
- Good interpersonal skills
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
Place
- City
- Espanola, New Mexico
- State price level
- 8% below the national average
New Mexico index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Española sits in the verdant Rio Grande Valley of northern New Mexico, about 25 miles north of Santa Fe. A small city rooted in centuries of Hispanic and Native American heritage, it offers a quiet, close-knit community feel with easy access to outdoor recreation in the surrounding Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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You drive to the patient's door with your own reliable car and insurance, ready for anything from a short visit to a 12-hour shift or full 24-hour care. The work is in-home only—low acuity through higher-acuity medical management—and a core…
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