Low Acuity Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN)
Las Cruces, New Mexico
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in Las Cruces, NM to administer patient care in accordance with a physician established care plan.
Posted Oct 13
- Shift and hours
- 8 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- RN or LPN license Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.Current State or Compact RN or LPN license
- Term
- Local Contract
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current State or Compact RN or LPN license Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Check your license
- Certification
- Current CPR certification
- Education
- Graduate of accredited 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 examination 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
- Stand or walk for prolonged periods; 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
- Operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
- Also asks
- Dependable transportation and willingness to commute to patient homes Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.
- Also asks
- Basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most New Mexico agency rolesNew Mexico agency postings that state pay run $26/hr to $50/hr, the middle half $29/hr to $43/hr, across 88 postings.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Execute physician prescribed plans of care Execute physician prescribed plans of care.
- Day to day
- Complete compliant documentation in the system of record Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record.
- Day to day
- Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
- Day to day
- Conduct patient assessments and coordination of care Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care.
- Day to day
- Assist with activities of daily living Perform various activities associated with daily living.
- Day to day
- Monitor vitals and GI intake and output Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.
- Day to day
- Assess skin integrity and administer wound care Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
- Day to day
- Monitor for changes in weight, self-care ability, and disease progression Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
- Day to day
- Communicate with family, physicians, and case managers about patient health Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients.
- Day to day
- Provide education and training to the patient, family, and/or Home Health Aide Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide.
- Day to day
- Provide one-on-one care in the patient’s home Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment.
- Day to day
- Collaborate with and supervise CNAs and Personal Care Attendants Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
- Day to day
- Perform other personal care services as needed Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.
- Hours stated
- Schedule: 8 hours a week The schedule can be worked out between the patient and the nurse.
- Details
- 1099 independent contract This role is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care being provided at the patient’s residence.
- Travel
- Commute to patients’ homes
- Details
- Offers contingent on passing a background check Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.
- Details
- Works with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, and patients’ physicians This role will collaborate with CNA’s, HHA’s, Case Managers, and the patient’s physicians.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, 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 looking for a compassionate and skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in Las Cruces, 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.
Schedule
8 hours a week. The schedule can be worked out between the patient and the nurse.
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.
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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.
LPN Hourly Rate: Up to $35 an hour, based on experience. RN Hour Rate: Up to $55 an hour, based on experience. 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?
Las Cruces, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 10% below the US average
- Median rent
- $974/mo
- Household income
- $55,422/yr, all local households, not nurse pay