Sign On Bonus $7,500.00 Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse – Home Health

Sign On Bonus $7,500.00

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Nurse (RN or LPN) in Shiprock, 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. 20 hours weekly are available. The pay range is $50-55. We are offering mileage reimbursement.

Benefits of working with Giving Home Health Care as a 1099:

* Flexible scheduling, most of the schedules are worked out between the nurse and the patient.

* Work/life balance

* Option to start quickly

* Competitive pay

* Some work related expenses are tax write offs

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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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting.
• Ability to assist with two person assist