Home Health LPN
Manchester, New Hampshire
Elliot Hospital

Job Opportunity: Home Health Nurse (LVN / LPN)

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Day shift (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Weekend work may be required as needed
• No call or float responsibilities
• Care provided in patients' homes; candidate must own a vehicle
• Average daily census: 415 patients
• Patient age group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient diagnoses include medical and surgical conditions such as wound care, ostomies, indwelling catheters, CVA, cancer, edema, sepsis, COPD, CHF
• Special equipment used: CoaguChek, phlebotomy supplies, Aspira drains
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills checklist will be completed during onboarding

Required Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in New Hampshire
• Minimum of 1 year of LPN/LVN nursing experience within the last year
• Home Health nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Phlebotomy skills
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security verification
  • National sex offender registry search
  • National and state criminal searches (excluding NH counties; NH State Police search required)
  • Motor vehicle background check (must meet specific driving record criteria)
  • Education verification (high school diploma acceptable for CNAs)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test within 14 days prior to start (no exceptions)
• Two current professional references within the last 3 years, including one from a supervisor or charge nurse
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Annual internal evaluation required for travelers with 1+ year tenure

Certifications and Training

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider only
• Facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment (including OSHA education)
• Pass/fail testing for Basic Dysrhythmia (EKG/Medication) may be required onsite depending on unit assignment
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification accepted (online providers allowed)
• NIH Stroke Certification valid for 2 years (if applicable)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start (no expiration)
• Annual fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) required; CAPR training available onsite if needed
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years required; medical or religious exemptions allowed with documentation
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year prior to start; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with waiver)
  • Varicella (history of disease not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during October 31 - April 1 period; medical and religious exemptions allowed with documentation
• Respiratory safety clearance questionnaire required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates who have ever been employed by any associated facility are not eligible
• Proof of auto insurance required due to travel to patient homes
• Facility-specific compliance attestations and waivers may be required (e.g., flu, Hep B, Tdap)
• Passport-style photo required for badge issuance

This position offers an opportunity to provide specialized home health nursing care with a focus on adult and geriatric patients in a supportive travel contract environment.