Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health | 1:1 Patient Care & Flexible Hours | Hartford County

Home Care Assistance • Hartford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TheKey Home Health Services is seeking an adaptable Licensed Practical Nurse to provide one-to-one home health care to clients across Hartford County, Connecticut. The role primarily involves standard home visits, individualized care plans, wellness checks, and direct clinical care. The nurse accepts assignments on an as-needed basis, with priority for clinicians available for last-minute requests and temporary coverage needs. Opportunities may expand to extended shifts or block coverage as regional care volume grows.

This per-diem, on-call, part-time position offers compensation starting at $42.00 per hour, varying by client and shift. The nurse works independently in the field while receiving 24/7 team support and provides personalized care on a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Connecticut.
• At least 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work per-diem shifts and on-call visits and accept last-minute assignments.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance.
• Strong clinical assessment skills within the LPN scope of practice.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) for daily charting.

Nice To Haves

• Background in home health, geriatrics, or care management.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care, routine wellness visits, medication administration, wound care, and health monitoring according to physician orders and established plans of care.
• Observe, record, and promptly report changes in patient condition, symptoms, or behavior to the supervising RN or attending physician.
• Accept per-diem visit assignments as needed and respond flexibly to coverage needs.
• Build rapport with clients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams, and provide health education and empathetic support.
• Complete and submit accurate, timely clinical notes in accordance with agency policy, state home health regulations, and HIPAA standards.
• Transition into extended-shift or block-coverage opportunities as regional care volume expands.

Benefits

• Competitive per-diem pay rates.
• Clinical autonomy in the field.
• 24/7 team support.
• Flexible schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed