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Giving Home Health Care

Shiprock, New Mexico

Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 12

Shift
12-hour
Hours a week
20

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour · 20 hours
Setting
Home Health
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$45/hr
nursing in New Mexico$35/hr

The median for nursing in New Mexico is $35/hr, across 121 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Sign-on bonus
$7,500

About this role

Since 2012, Giving Home Health Care has been supporting individuals impacted by health conditions related to their work in nuclear facilities for the Department of Energy. With a focus on personalized, in-home care, we are committed to assisting those who have dedicated their careers to these vital roles. As a fast-growing, leading provider, we proudly serve patients across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

If you’re a compassionate individual who puts patients first and thrives in a mission-driven, collaborative environment, we want you to join our team! Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional care to those who need it most.

$7500.00 sign on bonus. Needs to fulfill 36 hours weekly or three

  • 12 hour shifts to qualify.
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(Bonus: half at 90 days and 2nd half at 180 days)

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 To provide the exceptional care our patients deserve, we rely on a team of passionate, dedicated professionals. We’re committed to creating a supportive, collaborative culture, offering competitive benefits and compensation, and giving our team members the tools and opportunities to grow and advance their careers.

If you’re ready to be part of an organization that truly makes a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply today and start a fulfilling journey with Giving Home!

Giving Home is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws to ensure fair compensation practices.

Giving Home is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Our employment practices are designed to provide equal opportunity at all stages of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and termination.

Giving Home is committed to maintaining transparent compensation practices and regularly reviews our policies to ensure compliance with evolving laws and best practices. We value the contributions of our employees and strive to provide a work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and fairly compensated.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.

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Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting.
  • Ability to assist with two person assist
  • To provide the exceptional care our patients deserve, we rely on a team of passionate, dedicated professionals. We’re committed to creating a supportive, collaborative culture, offering competitive benefits and compensation, and giving our team members the tools and opportunities to grow and advance their careers.
  • If you’re ready to be part of an organization that truly makes a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply today and start a fulfilling journey with Giving Home!
  • Giving Home is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws to ensure fair compensation practices.
  • Giving Home is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Our employment practices are designed to provide equal opportunity at all stages of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and termination.
  • Giving Home is committed to maintaining transparent compensation practices and regularly reviews our policies to ensure compliance with evolving laws and best practices. We value the contributions of our employees and strive to provide a work environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and fairly compensated.
  • We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.

Benefits highlights

  • Mileage reimbursement

Place

City
Shiprock, New Mexico
Rent against this pay
18% of monthly gross
This role$694/mo rent
Monthly gross$3,900/mo

$694 median rent against $3,900 a month at $45/hr for 20 hours a week, before tax.

Local household income
$35,900/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
8% below the national average

New Mexico index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.

Shiprock sits in northwest New Mexico on the Navajo Nation, named for the towering volcanic rock formation that dominates the high-desert horizon. A small, rural community rooted in Diné culture, it offers a close-knit pace of life for nurses seeking meaningful work in an underserved region rich with cultural significance.

Map showing the location of Shiprock, NM
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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You drive to the patient's door with your own reliable car and insurance, ready for anything from a short visit to a 12-hour shift or full 24-hour care. The work is in-home only—low acuity through higher-acuity medical management—and a core…

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