Home Health LPN
Augusta, Maine
Augusta ME

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

Location

• Augusta, Maine

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours)
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary by location; discuss during interview

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies
• Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and other LVNs/LVNs
• Conduct home visits with an average of 5-8 patients per day
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, and Follow-up Visits
• Must have reliable transportation and current driver’s license
• Willingness to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic; approximately 400 miles traveled weekly
• Use of HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) electronic medical record system required, with recent proficiency (within last 6 months) or willingness to retrain

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN/LVN license in Maine
• Minimum 1 year of recent Home Health experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience working in a Home Health setting
• Proficient with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) electronic medical record system

Experience

• Recent specialty experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Productivity Expectations

• 32 weekly units of productivity expected

Dress Code

• Scrubs

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete and maintain the following prior to and during assignment:

Background and Verification

• Standard background check covering last 7 years of residence/employment/education
• Education verification for applicable degree
• Sex offender search and FACIS screening (for applicable states)
• State-specific background and registry checks as required by assignment location
• Work history verification for at least two most recent employers or last 7 years

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable disease symptoms
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (no pending results)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, Varicella, and COVID-19 (or documented declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination documentation for current season
• 10-panel drug screen per standard requirements

Certifications and Training

• BLS certification current at start
• Review and sign compliance documents including HIPAA, confidentiality, privacy policies, and code of conduct
• Complete home health-specific training and quizzes prior to start
• Sign all required agreements and attestations, including supplier packets at assignment start and annually if working over one year consecutively

Additional Requirements

• Personal or auto insurance policy in candidate’s name or listing candidate as a driver, current and valid
• Must be willing to comply with all state-specific fingerprinting and background check requirements prior to start

Travel and Local Candidates

• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• 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 Maine with a structured weekday schedule and a focus on home nursing care.