Home Health Skilled Nurse (RN / LPN) - Part Time

Home Health Skilled Nurse (RN / LPN) – Part Time

Hanford Home Health | Tri Cities, WA
Employment Type: Part Time (less than 36 hours per week)
Shift Availability: Day Shift, Night Shift, or Combination
Shift Length: Shifts range from 1 to 12 hours

Job Overview

Hanford Home Health is hiring Part Time Home Health Skilled Nurses (RN/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.

Schedule & Shift Structure

• Scheduled for less than 36 hours per week

• Shifts range from 1 to 12 hours based on patient needs and census

• Part time staff may be scheduled for 12 hour shifts unless otherwise mutually agreed

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Staffing Model

• 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

Weekend & Holiday Expectations

• Part time staff may be required to work weekends and holidays in accordance with agency policy, operational needs, and census

• Schedules are subject to census changes

Key Responsibilities

• 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 RN/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 RN or LPN scope of practice, licensure, and delegated authority under Washington State law and the agency’s policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• The 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 RN or 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 or personal mobile devices for scheduling, communication, and electronic documentation

• Ability to work safely and professionally in private home environments, which may include pets, exposure to tobacco smoke, limited space, and other residential conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in home health, hospice, or geriatric care

• Prior experience with electronic documentation systems

Pay & Benefits

Pay Rate:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Base rate $45.00 per hour

  • Base Pay range: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour

• Registered Nurse (RN): Base rate $55.00 per hour

  • Base Pay range: $55.00 – $65.00 per hour

Actual wage may vary based on assignment, credentials, experience, and applicable shift differentials.

This position is non exempt (hourly). Overtime is paid in accordance with Washington State and federal law. Overtime pay and applicable shift differentials are paid in addition to the base hourly rate.
Compensation is determined based on role requirements, assignment type, and applicable differentials, in accordance with internal equity and agency policy.

• Shift differential pay per agency policy

• Mandatory Washington meal and rest periods are paid

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, subject to plan requirements and minimum hour thresholds

• 401(k) eligibility after 6 months of service for employees working 20 hours per week

• Travel within the Tri Cities and surrounding areas; mileage reimbursed at $0.725 per mile

• Washington Paid Sick Leave provided in accordance with Washington State law

• Opportunity for additional shifts as available

• Supportive nursing supervision and leadership team

Why Work at Hanford Home Health

• Primarily 1:1 patient care — no rotating facilities

• Scheduling based on patient needs, census, and operational requirements, with consideration given to employee availability

• Mission driven care for a unique patient population

• Professional, compliant, and respectful workplace culture
  

Conditions of Employment

• Employment contingent upon meeting agency health, immunization, and regulatory requirements

• Completion of required employment eligibility verification

• Execution of an Employment Contract and acknowledgment of receipt of the Employee Handbook are required as a condition of employment

• Washington State Patrol background check and disclosure required at hire and every two (2) years and as needed

• Driver’s Record Request required annually and as needed

• Employment is at will

• Equal Opportunity Employer

This job posting is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Job duties may change based on patient needs, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.