Home Health LPN
Durham, NC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location

• Durham, North Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday through Friday
• Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours)
• Some positions may have a 4x10 schedule (Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8

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.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of visits include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance.
• Willingness to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic; typical weekly travel around 150 miles.
• Visits may include both patient homes and care facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of recent Home Health experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients in a Home Health setting
• Minimum 1 year Hospice experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR system

Additional Requirements

• Must complete various background checks, including:

  • 7-year work and residence history
  • State-specific criminal background and sex offender registry checks
  • Fingerprinting as required by state regulations (NC SBI fingerprinting mandatory)
  • Drug screening (10-panel)
• Health requirements include:

  • Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or documented declination
• Must review and sign various compliance, confidentiality, and policy documents prior to start.
• Two professional references required.
• Verification of at least two most recent employers or last 7 years of work history.

On-Call and Weekend Requirements

• On-call and weekend requirements vary by location and will be discussed during the interview.

Dress Code

• Scrubs

This position is ideal for experienced LVNs/LPNs with recent home health or hospice experience who are comfortable with travel and working independently in patient homes.