Home Health Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Hunters Point, Arizona at Giving Home Health Care
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Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide in-home patient care near Hunters Point, AZ. In this role, you will deliver high-quality nursing services in accordance with an individualized plan of care established by the patient’s physician.
This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, with care provided in the patient’s home. The patient currently requires 8 hours of nursing care per month, offering a flexible schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through personalized, one-on-one care.
Unlike many short-term assignments, patients enrolled in our program may remain eligible indefinitely, allowing nurses to build long-term, trusted relationships and provide continuity of care over the years.
As a Home Health Nurse, you will serve as an advocate for your patient while working closely with a multidisciplinary care team, including Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Case Managers, and physicians, to support the patient’s health, safety, and overall well-being.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1+ years of experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting.
- Ability to assist with two person assist
$45 - $55 an hour