Low Acuity Home Health Nurse
Alcalde, New Mexico
- Eligibility
- RNPalliative CareWound CareGastroenterology
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Home Health
Posted Jul 23
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Nurse to patient
- 1:1
- Term
- Local Contract
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
reported
Pay
- Against the board
- In range for NM agency roles
NM agency postings that state pay run $26/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $29/hr to $43/hr, across 49 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.
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 Alcalde, 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.
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This patient needs 2 hours of care a month on Tuesdays or Tuesdays starting at 9 or 9:30am.
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.
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 char
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Requirements
- Current State or Compact License as RN or LPN
- Current CPR certification
- TB test
- Physical examination
- Maintain required insurance
- Education, licensing, and certification: graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
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- 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.
Place
- City
- Alcalde, New Mexico
- Median rent
- $1,425/mo
- Local household income
- $48,000/yr
- State price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
New Mexico index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Alcalde is a small, quiet community in northern New Mexico's Rio Grande valley, where rural charm and high-desert scenery define daily life. Nurses seeking a slower pace and tight-knit local culture will find it here, with larger medical facilities in nearby Española.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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On your path
Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.
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