Contract LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

Nurses Direct; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance available upon start of assignment.

Job summary

Nurses Direct is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Baton Rouge, United States, for home health care. The role involves conducting home visits, managing patient care, and requires an LPN license and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a home health setting. The position demands strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Health insurance is available upon starting the assignment, and both local and travel candidates are accepted.

Qualifications

• LPN license required.
• 1 year experience required, 2 years preferred.
• Valid Driver License and Auto Insurance necessary.
• CPR / BLS certification needed.
• Experience in Home Health setting as LPN.
• Local or travel accepted.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess patient learning needs and implement teaching strategies.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources.
• Adapt behavior to suit specific patient populations.
• Remain knowledgeable on laws and regulations.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Education

LPN diploma

Tools

HCHB EMR

Job description

Contract LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

Baton Rouge, United States | Posted on 01/23/2026

Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health Field LPN Home Visits for Home Health Care

5x 8h (Mon-Fri)

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Requirements

• LPN license
• License of State in which intend to work or Compact License
• 1 year experience required
• 2 year experience preferred
• Local or travel accepted
• Education: LPN Diploma
• Valid Driver License and Auto Insurance
• Minimum 1 year experience in Home Health setting as LPN
• HCHB EMR experience
• CPR / BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Benefits

Health insurance available upon start of assignment.