Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Littleton, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join its Denver Visits home health team. The office serves clients on a per-visit basis, with approximately 4–6 visits per day throughout the greater Denver area. The nurse is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care that enables clients to remain at home. Prior experience in a Medicare-certified home health setting is strongly preferred. The LPN provides compassionate, high-quality care in clients’ homes, including assessment, acute and post-acute nursing care, medication support, and wound care. The role involves working independently, making real-time clinical decisions, responding to urgent situations, and adapting to changing patient needs and schedules. BAYADA provides paid training from day one, clinical support around the clock, and a collaborative, inclusive environment. The position offers flexible scheduling, weekly pay, and compensation of $40–$45 per point, depending on qualifications. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, reimbursements, and employer-paid life insurance.

Requirements

Hold a current nursing license in good standing in the state of Colorado.
Graduate from an accredited and approved nursing program, as evidenced by a school transcript or diploma.
Have at least one year of current or recent hands-on medical experience within the past two years with the adult or geriatric population.
Work independently while recognizing when to escalate concerns.
Make real-time clinical decisions without immediate on-site support.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in unpredictable home environments.
Manage a dynamic visit schedule and prioritize urgent visits.
Use point-of-care documentation and technology efficiently.
Show attention to detail while maintaining productivity expectations.
Provide care in varied home environments and adapt to changing patient needs and schedules.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for patient autonomy.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Medicare-certified home health setting is strongly preferred.
Experience with acute and post-acute care such as CHF, COPD, wound care, IV therapy, and post-surgical care.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and identify subtle changes in their condition.
Provide acute and post-acute care, including care related to CHF, COPD, wounds, IV therapy, and post-surgical needs.
Triage and independently manage urgent clinical situations in the home setting.
Perform medication reconciliation, patient teaching, and safety monitoring.
Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, provide wound care, and document care.
Prioritize visits and manage a dynamic visit schedule, including urgent visits.
Use point-of-care documentation and technology efficiently.
Escalate clinical concerns when appropriate and adapt care to changing patient needs.