Home Health LPN
Manchester, NH
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

LVN / LPN Travel/Contract Job in Manchester, New Hampshire

Position Details

• Specialty: LVN / LPN
• Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 40 hours per week, Days 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekend Requirement: Weekends may be required as needed
• Work Setting: Home Care (VNA - Visiting Nurse Association)
• Call/Float: No call or float required
• Transportation: Must own a vehicle to provide care in patients' homes

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years (1-2 years stated, but default to higher)
• Preferred Experience: Home health experience preferred; med surge, nursing home, or facility experience accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers accepted)

Skills & Competencies

• Charting System: Epic charting experience required
• Clinical Skills:

  • Wound care
  • Ostomy care
  • Indwelling catheters
  • Care for surgical patients
  • Management of diagnoses including CVA, Cancer, edema, Sepsis, COPD, CHF
• Special Equipment: CoaguChek, phlebotomy skills, Aspira drains
• Skills Checklist: Will be performed during onboarding

Patient Population

• Adults and Geriatrics
• Medical and surgical diagnoses

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• New Hampshire State License
• Other certifications may be required or preferred depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI) — verify during qualification

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check within 30 days of start including:

  • Social Security Verification
  • National Sex Offender Registry Search
  • National Criminal Search
  • FACIS L3
  • Education Verification
  • Criminal county/state searches (excluding NH counties; NH State Police Search required)
  • Motor Vehicle Background Check (for driving to patient homes)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 14 days prior to start
• Two current professional references within last 3 years (one from supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• SSA release and state-specific releases (NH Statewide Release required)
• BEAS State Registry Results required for NH placements

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Annual fit mask test (N95 or equivalent)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (medical/religious exemptions allowed with documentation)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD, Qgold, or Tspot)
• TB Questionnaire required per CDC guidelines
• Immunity or vaccination documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with waiver)
  • Varicella (history of disease NOT accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during October 31 - April 1 period (medical/religious exemptions allowed with documentation)
• Respiratory safety clearance questionnaire required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Travelers who have ever been employed by the associated health system are not eligible
• Proof of auto insurance required for home health care providers
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/Dysrhythmia) may be required depending on unit
• Various facility-specific waivers and attestations may be required for exemptions or compliance

This position is ideal for LVN/LPNs with home health or related experience who are comfortable providing in-home care, have reliable transportation, and meet the comprehensive compliance and immunization requirements.