Home Health LPN
Gainesville, GA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Gainesville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and other Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits and periodic office meetings; reliable transportation and current driver's license required.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Visits occur both in patient homes and care facilities.
• Schedule typically Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; some locations may have 4x10 shifts (Friday-Monday).
• On-call required: 1 day per week plus weekend call rotation every 3rd weekend.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of recent Home Health experience, including experience with adult patients
• Minimum 1 year of recent Hospice experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience working in a Home Health setting
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase EMR system
• Reliable transportation and current driver's license required
• Must have agency-required liability insurance

Schedule & Workload

• Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Patient visits: 5-8 per day, equating to approximately 6-8 points daily (productivity measured in points).
• Weekly productivity expectations: 32-35 units.
• On-call: 1 day per week plus every 3rd weekend rotation.
• Travel: Approximately 30-40 miles per day within a 75-mile radius.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must complete a standard background check including 7 years of history, sex offender search, and state-specific screenings.
• Drug screening: 10-panel required.
• Health documents required: Physical exam within 12 months, negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and COVID vaccination or declination.
• Must review and sign various compliance documents including confidentiality, HIPAA, privacy policies, and home health scenarios prior to start.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient not reimbursed).
• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers.

Notes

• Weekend requirements and on-call specifics may vary by location; discuss during interview.
• This is a true contract assignment with potential for hire if a good fit.
• Must be proficient in documentation and charting using HomeCare HomeBase and Oasis EMR systems.

This position is ideal for experienced LVN/LPNs with recent home health or hospice experience seeking a travel contract role in Georgia.