Description

American Traveler is hiring a Home Health LPN with 2+ years of home health and hospice experience for a day-shift assignment with no call requirements and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Details

• Home health and hospice setting providing in-home care to adult patients
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Weekends free with no call or after-hours work required
• Typical patient visit load of 5-6 per day, with scheduling adjusted for drive time and distance
• Driving distances vary daily, ranging from 5-10 miles up to 100 miles depending on location
• Average visit length of 45-60 minutes allowing for focused one-on-one patient care
• Epic EMR experience required
• Patient ratio of approximately 1:30
• Must be willing to float within the health system as operationally needed

Requirements

• Active LPN license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of home health experience required
• Hospice experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line care, colostomy/ileostomy management, and foley catheter insertion preferred
• Two professional references from within the past 2 years required, with at least one from a supervisor
• Proof of Washington state license application required for consideration
• Must not have more than one DUI on record

Additional Information

• Perform focused assessments within LPN scope of practice, incorporating a holistic approach to patient needs including psycho-social, nutritional, and home environment factors
• Provide basic and complex wound care, ostomy care, and patient education on conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, COPD, and cardiopulmonary management
• Support care-plan development and progression through clinical observations and input
• Work within a supportive, close-knit team environment with strong mentorship for professional growth
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Travel experience required
• Candidates must not be local, with local defined as within 60 miles of the facility
• Previous PeaceHealth employees must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Up to 7 RTO days may be approved prior to contract signing, with no additional time off approved afterward
• Mileage reimbursement available for driving between patient visits