Home Health LPN
Norfolk, Virginia
Amedisys

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

Location

• Norfolk, Virginia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and other Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits with an average patient load of 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of visits include Start of Care, Wound Care, and Follow-up Visits.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic, averaging 150-200 miles per week.
• Schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours).
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary and should be discussed during the interview.
• Use of electronic medical records system HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) required; proficiency within the last 6 months preferred.
• Home health experience with OASIS documentation is required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health or Hospice nursing experience (whichever specialty applies).
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current and valid.
• Must have a current, valid LPN/LVN license for Virginia (license must be in hand; pending licenses not accepted).
• Reliable transportation, current driver's license, and agency-required liability insurance required.
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) EMR system; retraining provided if last use was over 6 months ago.
• Must be able to meet background check and compliance requirements, including state-specific releases and fingerprinting as applicable.

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
• Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination or declination.
• 10-panel drug screen required.
• Completion of various compliance documents and training prior to start, including confidentiality, HIPAA, privacy policies, and home health core policies.
• Background checks covering the last 7 years, including state and federal searches, sex offender registry, and other state-specific requirements.
• Two professional references required.
• Work history verification for at least the last 7 years or two most recent employers.

Work Environment & Other Details

• Dress code: Scrubs.
• No guaranteed hours; patient census may vary.
• Floating to nearby clinics may be available if patient load is low.
• Local candidates accepted under the same terms as travelers.
• Some positions may have alternative shift schedules (e.g., 4x10s Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8 Monday-Friday.

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