Contract LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

Nurses Direct; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; 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 Opelousas, Louisiana for home health care. The role involves patient visits and requires effective communication and nursing skills to deliver high-quality care.

The ideal candidate must have a valid LPN license, at least 1 year of experience in a home health setting, and HCHB EMR experience. Health insurance is offered upon assignment start.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• 1 year of experience in Home Health setting required.
• Valid Driver License and Auto Insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process effectively.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies.
• Communicate and manage nursing team resources.

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

Ability to demonstrate good judgement

Education

LPN Diploma

Tools

HCHB EMR experience

Job description

Contract LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

Opelousas, United States | Posted on 02/03/2026

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 standard.

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. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

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 of State in which intend to work or Compact License
• 1 year experience required
• 2 year experience preferred

Local or travel accepted

Education

Required – LPN Diploma

Qualifications

Valid Driver License and Auto Insurance

Minimum 1 year experience in Home Health setting as LPN

HCHB EMR experience

Certifications

CPR / BLS

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.