Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health (Days)

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide and document nursing care for sick and injured patients in their homes.
• Promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness, and support rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community representatives to coordinate home care.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to nursing interventions.
• Function independently under general guidance, following unit-specific policies and protocols.
• Utilize critical thinking, time management, communication, planning, delegation, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain emotional stability in emergency situations.
• Accept on-call responsibilities and be flexible with work hours.
• Ability to drive in inclement weather is required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to patient rights and customer service standards.
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of LPN / LVN experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Valid Driver's License

Additional Information

• Non-billable orientation: 8 hours.
• Requests for time off during assignment limited to no more than 5 days and must be submitted upfront.
• Must comply with all regulatory and reimbursement guidelines related to home care.

This position requires a licensed practical nurse with home health experience who can work independently, manage a flexible schedule, and provide high-quality care in a community setting.