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

Job Opportunity: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health

Location

• City: Winder, Georgia
• Travel radius: Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic
• Patient visits include both home and care facilities

Contract Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
• Average patients per day: 5-8
• Weekly travel: Approximately 50-60 miles
• On-call: 1-2 weeknights per week (from office closing until next morning)
• Locals accepted at the same rate

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
• Types of visits: Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Documentation and charting required using HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB); proficiency required within last 6 months or retraining provided
• Must be proficient with Outlook; RNs/PTs/OTs also require proficiency in OASIS

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Home Health, including experience working with adult patients
• Hospice experience
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase EMR system within the last 6 months

Additional Requirements

• Must complete standard background checks including 7-year history, sex offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable
• Drug screening: 10-panel required
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (no pending results)
• Immunization or titer proof for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella as per standard requirements
• COVID-19 vaccination series or declination required
• Flu vaccination or declination documentation required for current season
• Two professional references required
• Verification of work history for at least the last 7 years or two most recent employers

Compliance and Documentation

• Must review and sign various compliance documents prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Code of Conduct
  • HIPAA and Privacy Policy
  • Confidentiality Form and Covenant
  • Compliance Training Certification
  • Home Health Scenarios and Core Policy Acknowledgements
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation
  • Employee Responsibility Agreement
  • TB Questionnaire
• Must maintain up-to-date personal or auto insurance policy covering travel for patient visits

Notes

• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss during interview
• Schedule may vary in some territories (e.g., 4x10 shifts Friday-Monday possible)
• No guaranteed hours; patient census may fluctuate
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient not reimbursed)

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