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Giving Home Health Care

Home Health Nurse (RN)

Giving Home Health Care, Wickliffe, Kentucky, United States, 42087

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Pay range This range is provided by Giving Home Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Wickliffe, KY area to administer patient care in accordance with a physician established care plan. This role is a 1099 contract opportunity, providing care at the patient’s residence. Patient needs range from weekly hours to 24‑hour care, enabling multiple scheduling options: short visits on a weekly basis, full 8‑ and 12‑hour shifts, or a blend of both. Patients have varying acuity levels, from high acuity to those needing only basic medical management.

After patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration of this benefit, allowing caregivers to build lasting relationships with patients for years to come.

You will advocate for patients and work one‑on‑one to provide the care they need.

This role collaborates with CNAs, HHAs, case managers, and physicians.

Shifts: Wednesday and Thursday day shifts. Flexible 12‑hour shifts.

Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.

Responsibilities

Execute physician‑prescribed plans of care

Complete compliant documentation of care in the system of record

Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies

Conduct patient assessments and coordinate care

Perform 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 disease progression indicators

Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribers regarding patient health

Provide education and training to the patient, family, and/or Home Health Aide

Work with patients one‑on‑one at their home to provide a comfortable environment

Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants

Perform other personal care services as needed to meet patient requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited college or university with an Associate or Baccalaureate in Nursing

Current State or Compact license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Current CPR certification

TB test and physical examination required

Maintain required insurance

Good interpersonal skills

Hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity

Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods; 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 patients’ homes

Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end‑of‑life care

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting

Ability to assist with two‑person assist

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Licensed Practical Nurse

up to $40/hour, based on years of experience.

Registered Nurse

up to $45/hour, based on years of experience.

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