Home Health LPN/LVN
Vancouver, Washington
PeaceHealth MacArthur Building

Home Health LVN/LPN

Location: Vancouver, Washington Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Schedule: Block scheduling, 5 x 8-hour day shifts (0800-1630), 40 hours per week

Role Summary

Under the supervision of an RN, the LPN provides direct nursing care within the scope of their license, as directed by physicians and other healthcare providers. Cooperative decision making is expected.

Essential functions:

• Implements and evaluates patient care under RN supervision
• Participates in developing patient-specific care plans
• Provides direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Documents patient care in the health record according to department standards
• Assigns, prioritizes, and accepts guidance and assistance to ensure safe, timely care delivery

Patient diagnoses: HF, COPD, wounds, DM, post-surgical, respiratory illness, sepsis, dementia, s/p CVA, s/p MI

Caseload: Average daily census of 650, with 6 visits per day

Provided equipment: A supply/equipment bag, vitals equipment, PPE, a laptop, and a cell phone

Requirements

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Washington
• LPN / LVN experience of at least 2 years
• LPN / LVN experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network
• Home Health experience

Considered: First-time travelers ("1st Timers" will be considered)

Pre-Start Requirements

Background and verification

• Background check within 60 days of start (client does not require annual updates; the agency requires annual renewal)
• 7-year criminal and background search, including SSN trace, county and state history, federal search, national criminal search, and Social Security verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks run 15 days before start and every 45 days after
• Education verification for highest education related to the specialty (transcript or diploma accepted if the school cannot be verified)
• Washington State Patrol check within 90 days before start (for Washington placements)
• Color blind test required

Health and immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative IGRA or 2 PPDs within 1 year of start (or TB questionnaire with a positive TB history and negative chest X-ray)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (marijuana panel required for Oregon and Alaska only)
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, and Tdap documentation, or facility-specific declinations
• Flu vaccine or declination on file during flu season (11/01 to 03/31; deadline 10/31)
• Respiratory safety clearance (annual), with a fit test within 1 year for onsite candidates

Orientation and onboarding

• Orientation quiz completed in the online system before start, with a score of 100%
• Traveler orientation checklist brought on day one
• Required reviews and forms: orientation manual, dress code, workplace violence prevention plan, masking policy, and ID badge/parking form
• Photo for badge (passport style, white or gray background)