Can a DON be per diem

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Hi

I am currently an independent contractor RN who does private duty and home infusion. I interviewed for a Director Nursing position at a newish Home Health agency and said that if I was offered the position, I would like to remain an independent contractor and NOT do W-2. They were not keen on this and didnt know if this would be legal. I am in California. Does anyone know if a DON in a HHA can be "hired" on a per diem basis? If so can you perhaps refer me to some regulation to confirm this please?

Thanks

Natasha

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Specializes in ED, Behavioral Health, Home Health.

, a DON needs to be at the office at all times. I work in Wisconsin and it is imperative for the nurse to be in the office especially if state wereturn to do a visit.A DON has multiple responsibilities and I would be cautious. I was in quite a strestful situation before and after consulting w nurses here and contacting the Wisconsin Nurses Association, I learned just how much I was risking my license. E

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I once read in Title 22 (if I correctly recall) something about the duties of a DON at a long term care facility, can only work at one place in that capacity, or something similar. As for the 'per diem' employ of a DON in home health? I would not be surprised if you could pull that off. I know of a DON at one home health agency who only works part time (per diem?) and has another job with another agency (not DON). I would contact the BON, or the state agency that oversees hha in your state, with a formal inquiry.

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Might the 2 jobs be in 2 different states? Maybe that could make a difference, but I don't know.

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Specializes in Pedi.

I can't imagine this working. A DON is a full time position.

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