Part Time Home Health Rn Jobs in Las Cruces, NM (NOW HIRING)

Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health (“Bienvivir”) is a community-based, patient-centered, comprehensive health care delivery system that advocates and promotes quality of life, optimum independence, dignity, and choices in a nurturing environment for frail seniors. Since 1987, Bienvivir has served the frail seniors of El Paso, Texas through the provision of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”).

PACE is a unique managed care benefit for frail seniors (referred to as participants) age 55 and older who are certified by the state as needing nursing home level care and who reside in a PACE service area. PACE programs coordinate and provide comprehensive medical and support services so that participants can remain independent and stay in their homes for as long as safely possible.

BENEFITS for Full and Part-time employees who work 30 or more hours per week:

We pay 100% of the MEDICAL monthly premiums for Employee Only coverage.

We pay 100% of the DENTAL monthly premiums for Employee Only coverage.

We provide an affordable VISION monthly premium for Employee + Family coverage.

We pay 100% of BASIC LIFE for a benefit amount of $10,000.

We offer safe harbor matching contributions for the 403(B) RETIREMENT SAVINGS account.

We offer up to fifteen (15) days of PAID TIME OFF based on paid hours per pay period.

We offer eleven (11) company-observed PAID HOLIDAYS.

We offer education and TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.

We offer MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT.

Bienvivir is currently accepting applications for the following position:

HOME HEALTH SKILLED NURSING LVN PRN

The field Home Health Skilled Nursing Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct nursing care and supportive services to home health participants in accordance with the participant’s individualized Plan of Care, physician/provider orders and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) regulations. Services are provided to all Bienvivir participants in their place of residence, including private homes and assisted living facilities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Home Health Nursing Supervisor RN.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Patient Care

1. Provides direct nursing care to participants in accordance with the Provider’s Plan of Care and orders, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and within the scope of practice defined by Texas HHSC and state licensure regulations.

2. Performs routine and as-needed nursing tasks assigned and permitted under HHSC.

3. Observes participants for changes in condition, safety concerns and changes in participants needs and promptly reports findings to the Registered Nurse, Provider and/or designee.

Assessment & Care Coordinator

1. Participates in ongoing evaluation of participant status and progress toward established goals.

2. Provides input to the Registered Nurse and Provider regarding the need for revisions to the Plan of Care based on participant response and outcomes.

3. Identifies when nursing and/or personal care services may no longer be medically necessary and communicates recommendations to the supervising Registered Nurse.

4. Participates in discharge planning in accordance with HHSC requirements.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

1. Completes accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of assessments, care provided, and participant and/or family responses to interventions in the medical record, in compliance with HHSC documentation standards.

2. Ensures all documentation is completed within required timeframes, including completion within 24 hours of participant encounters.

3. Completes and submits all required paperwork and reports in accordance with Bienvivir Home Health policies and regulatory requirements.

4. Submits end-of-shift email report to Home Health and clinic staff to report continuity of care detailing all interventions and resolutions rendered.

Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) Collaboration

1. Communicate effectively with members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including nursing, providers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated, participant-centered care.

2. Identifies and reports the need for involvement of additional IDT members in accordance with participant needs and HHSC standards.

Participant & Family Education

1. Provides education/teaching to participants and family/caregivers regarding aspects of care, treatments, and safety measures, utilizing written and verbal instructions as appropriate and consistent with the Plan of Care.

Professional Standards & Agency Compliance

2. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Bienvivir Home Health policies and HHSC regulations.

3. Maintains professional conduct and participates as an active member of the healthcare team.

4. Participates in required in-service education, competency validation, and staff meetings to maintain compliance with HHSC training and competency requirements.

5. Performs other duties as assigned by the Home Health Nursing Supervisor or HH Administrator.

6. Protects participant confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduation from a State approved school of Nursing.

2. Currently licensed (in good standing) through the State Board of Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

3. Meets hiring criteria as defined in Bienvivir Senior Health Services’ standards.

4. TB test or chest X-ray

5. Current CPR card.

6. Reliable transportation with current driver license and automobile insurance

7. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

8. Computer skills.

Our mission is to provide the frail senior the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a patient-centered, comprehensive healthcare delivery system in a community setting that advocates and promotes quality of life, optimum independence, dignity and choices in a nurturing environment.

Our staff are compassionate and observant professionals who strive to improve the quality of life for each of our participants. Apply online at www.bienvivir.org/employment