Home Health Skilled Nurse; LPN

Home Health Skilled Nurse (LPN) – Full Time Hanford Home Health | Tri Cities, WA

Employment Type:

Full Time (36–40 hours per week)

Shift Availability:
Day Shift, Night Shift, or Combination

Shift Length:
Shifts range from 1 to 12 hours (primarily 12-hour shifts)

Hanford Home Health is hiring Full Time Home Health Skilled Nurses (LPN) to provide in‑home, skilled nursing care to EEOICPA (Department of Labor) benefits recipients and other medically complex patients. This position reports to the Director of Clinical Services.

• Full time status is 36–40 hours per week
• Shifts range from 1 to 12 hours, based on patient needs and census
• Full time staff are primarily scheduled for 12‑hour shifts
• Alternative shift lengths may occur only by mutual agreement
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Care is primarily one to one
• In limited circumstances, staff may support more than one patient within the same household when authorized by the individualized Plan of Care
• Work schedules are posted one (1) month or more in advance
• Staff are expected to complete all assigned shifts, accepted, subject to agency attendance and call‑out policies

• Full time staff may be required to work weekends and holidays in accordance with agency policy, operational needs, and census
• Weekend and holiday assignments are scheduled and rotated per agency policy
• Schedules are subject to census changes as outlined in the Employment Contract

• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with the authorizing practitioner’s orders and the individualized Plan of Care
• Perform nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring within LPN scope of practice (LPNs complete focused assessments and report findings to the supervising RN)
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor for side effects and changes in patient condition
• Provide skilled interventions as ordered (including wound care and other therapeutic interventions when within scope and ordered)
• Measure and document vital signs, intake/output as applicable, pain, weight, and patient responses per the Plan of Care
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse, RN Case Manager, and/or Director of Clinical Services as required
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, treatments, safety measures, and Plan of Care requirements
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support optimal patient outcomes
• Assist with mobility, personal care, ADLs and IADLs when clinically indicated and outlined in the Plan of Care
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the agency approved electronic health record system
• Follow infection control, safety, emergency preparedness, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults in accordance with Washington State mandatory reporting laws and agency policy
• Comply with OSHA standards, including the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, and utilize required personal protective equipment
• Complete state required continuing education requirements per state guidelines
• Perform only those duties authorized within the applicable LPN scope of practice, licensure, and delegated authority under Washington State law and the agency’s policies and procedures

• Physical and functional requirements listed are considered essential functions of this position
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist with transfers as required by patient needs and the individualized Plan of Care
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs using proper body mechanics
• Active Washington State LPN license in good standing
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience; home health experience preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare professionals
• Washington State Food Worker’s Card (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to use agency issued…