Home Health LPN
Sacramento, California
Sutter Health SeniorCare PACE 444 North 3rd Street

Job Opportunity: LVN / LPN - Travel/Contract

Location: Sacramento, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide routine patient care, support, and related non-professional household services to meet hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort needs of homebound patients.
• Work within legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation.
• Exercise sound judgment and clinical skills to support patient care plans based on diagnosis.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations to ensure privacy and safety.
• May perform specific procedures and teaching duties.
• Floating to other units or campuses required; Home Health Aide (HHA) duties include providing home care services at participants' homes.
• Weekend work may be required (approximately one weekend per month).
• No on-call required.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Valid California LPN/LCN License
• Home Health Aide (HHA) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification
• Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance (required due to home care visits)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: LVN / LPN
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for LVN/LPN roles (typically 1+ years). No higher conflicting requirement found.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, motor vehicle report (due to driving), and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Background checks do not need annual renewal for this facility, but Aya Healthcare requires annual background checks for their candidates.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks required as applicable.
• Sex Offender Search must be run within 90 days of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must indicate cleared for work).
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years or lifetime TDAP with booster within 10 years.
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT within 90 days) or 2-step PPD required, renewed annually.
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive IGG titer or vaccination series required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal.
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, vaccination series, or signed declination required.
• Varicella: Positive IGG titer or vaccination series required; boosters if titers negative or equivocal.
• Seasonal Flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30), with signed declination accepted.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps; employment verification up to 7 years required.
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates (Aya requirement, not facility).
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and renewed annually.
• Personal or auto insurance must be effective for the duration of the assignment due to driving requirements.

Work Environment & Other Notes

• Floating to other units or campuses is expected.
• Home visits required as part of HHA duties.
• Weekend work may be required approximately once per month.
• No on-call duties.

This position is ideal for LVNs/LPNs with home health experience who are comfortable with some travel within the Sacramento area and providing care in patients' homes. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings is mandatory.