Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse 13 Week Contract /Wk

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on a 13-week contract, delivering compassionate, high-quality care in patients' homes. This energized role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values your expertise. As an integral part of our home health services, you will provide essential nursing care, coordinate patient needs, and ensure safety and comfort for diverse populations. Bring your critical care experience, medical knowledge, and passion for patient-centered care to this rewarding position!

You may text or email Shawn Albarado or Brooke Baudoin

Shawn@dmstaffing.us

(985) 209-6479

Brooke@dmstaffing.us

(985) 413-6836

Pay: $1600-$1700/Wk plus .42 a mile for patient related travel

Local and Travel Welcome!

13 Week Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

No Call!

Service Area: Fairfax and Prince William County area and 50 miles radius

Requirements

Must have at least 1 year of Home Health experience within the last 3 years as an LPN.

HCHB charting experience is also required.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to determine care needs.
• Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and manage catheter care following strict protocols and HIPAA regulations.
• Execute specialized procedures such as tube feeding, wound suturing, sterile processing, and oxygen therapy with precision and aseptic technique.
• Monitor patients’ conditions closely, including those with complex needs like dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or acute pain management cases; triage urgent issues promptly.
• Document all patient interactions accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or Cerner; ensure compliance with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding standards for billing and reporting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in hospice care, geriatrics, pediatric or neonatal settings to develop personalized discharge plans and coordinate ongoing home & community care.
• Provide education on health coaching, medication administration, infection control practices, and safety protocols to patients and their families.

Requirements

• Valid licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current state certification.
• Proven experience in home health nursing or related settings such as hospitals (ICU experience preferred), nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or emergency rooms.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with IV insertion, phlebotomy, catheterization, ventilator management, and basic life support (BLS).
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Athenahealth; ability to accurately document patient data and medical records.
• Ability to work independently in patients’ homes while maintaining high standards of safety and infection control.
• Excellent patient assessment skills combined with compassionate communication tailored to individuals with disabilities or cognitive impairments such as dementia or traumatic brain injury. Join us to deliver exceptional home health nursing that transforms lives! We seek energetic professionals eager to apply their critical care expertise across diverse clinical environments—making a real difference every day through dedicated patient care and teamwork.

Pay: $1,600.00 - $1,700.00 per week

Work Location: On the road