Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN)

Now Hiring: Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Kirtland, NM

Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week

Compensation: $50-$55 per hour + mileage reimbursement

Setting: Patient’s home

Giving Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality, individualized care to a patient in their home in Kirtland, New Mexico.

The nurse will provide care in accordance with the physician-established plan of care, while helping promote the patient’s comfort, safety, and overall well-being.

Why Work with Giving Home Health Care?

As a 1099 independent contractor, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible scheduling - Schedules are typically coordinated directly between the nurse and patient.
• Work-life balance - Enjoy a consistent schedule while maintaining flexibility.
• Quick start opportunities - Begin providing care without unnecessary delays.
• Competitive compensation - Earn $50-$55 per hour.
• Mileage reimbursement - Receive reimbursement for eligible work-related mileage.
• Potential tax benefits - Certain legitimate business-related expenses may be tax deductible for independent contractors. Please consult your tax professional for guidance.

If you’re a dedicated RN or LPN looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a patient’s life while enjoying flexibility and competitive compensation, we’d love to hear from you!

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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