Home Health LVN / LPN
Lacey, Washington
Compassus Providence Lacey Home Health

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

Location: Lacey, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM), 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday with some weekend flexibility required
Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
Territory: Up to 60-mile radius from the office; flexibility with territory expected
Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
Technology Provided: iPad provided; cell phone use not allowed
Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a home health setting, primarily caring for geriatric patients.
• Timely documentation and communication are required.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• First-time travel nurses are not accepted for this position.
• Productivity requirement: 30 points weekly.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN/LVN license in Washington state.
• Minimum of 1 year of LPN/LVN experience within the last year.
• Experience in home health nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience with Homecare Homebase electronic medical record system.

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background checks must be current within 90 days of start and updated annually, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for the last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records/Driver’s Record
  • Education verification
  • Work history verification (7 years)
• State-specific background checks and fingerprinting as applicable for Washington.
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps.
• Two professional references within 2 years of start.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months (not required annually).
• Fit test for N95 mask (no specific model required).
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or TSpot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if previously positive. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required for flu season 2025-26.
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required.
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable).

Additional Requirements

• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities.
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Acceptable Use Policy prior to start.
• Compliance with agency background attestation and facility-specific documentation.

Notes

• Locals are accepted and paid at travel rates.
• Prior travel experience is not required, but first-time travelers are not accepted.
• No cell phone use during work hours.

This position is ideal for an experienced LVN/LPN with home health expertise who is flexible with travel within the specified territory and comfortable working independently with geriatric patients.