Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
Amedisys

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Specialty: LVN / LPN
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 Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patient load: 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Patient visits may be in both care facilities and patients' homes.
• Must have reliable transportation and a current driver's license.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the home clinic.
• On-call requirement: Approximately 1 weekend per month, varies by location.
• Local candidates accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of recent Home Health experience, including experience with adult patients
• Minimum 1 year of Hospice experience within the last year
• Recent specialty experience in Home Health and Hospice settings required
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience working with HomeCare HomeBase EMR system

Additional Requirements

• Must complete and maintain all required background checks including but not limited to:

  • 7-year standard background check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM checks
  • State-specific criminal and abuse registry checks as applicable
  • Fingerprinting as required by state regulations
• Health documents required prior to start:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Proof of immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug screening (10 panel)
  • Flu vaccination or declination for current season
  • COVID vaccination series or declination
• Must review and sign all compliance, confidentiality, and policy documents prior to start.
• Must have personal or auto insurance policy under candidate’s name or list candidate as a driver.

Work Environment

• Dress code: Scrubs
• Documentation and charting primarily through HomeCare HomeBase and Oasis EMR systems.
• Work involves travel to patient homes and occasional visits to care facilities.

Notes

• Contract may have possibility of extension or permanent hire at assignment end.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss during interview.
• 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 LPNs/LVNs with recent home health or hospice experience seeking a travel contract role in Georgia.