<p>A Licensed Practical Nurse opportunity in home health is open in St. Petersburg, FL, serving patients in their homes across the greater Tampa Bay region. This role sits within a nationally recognized post-acute care network with deep hospital and physician partnerships, offering LPNs a clinically substantive, autonomous practice environment with a clear compensation structure and a full benefits package. The dual pay model — per-visit point rate plus hourly for non-visit activities — rewards productivity directly and transparently.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay range: $49,151 – $73,726 (based on full-time, 40-hour week at full productivity)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $23.63 – $35.45; hourly rate for non-visit activities (e.g., orientation): $28.36 – $58.76</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation, eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Flexible scheduling to meet patient and business needs</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment across a variety of age groups, acuity levels, and socioeconomic backgrounds</li> <li>Clinical services performed within LPN scope of practice as defined by Florida state nursing law, in accordance with individualized plans of care</li> <li>Infection control protocols followed for all visits; clinician expected to function effectively across diverse home environments</li> <li>Documentation completed in an electronic medical record (EMR) system with electronic visit verification (EVV) capability per regulatory and payer requirements</li> <li>Active participation in care coordination: timely reporting of patient status changes, attendance at patient case conferences, and communication with patients, families, physicians, other clinicians, agency management, case coordinators, and community case managers</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to visit types; each visit type carries defined productivity points covering both direct and indirect patient care activities</li> <li>Supported by a multidisciplinary health care team with established coordination workflows</li> <li>Part of a large national post-acute care organization with structured onboarding, development pathways, and opportunities for role advancement</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted LPN licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation (required)</li> <li>Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire (preferred)</li> <li>Prior home care or home health experience (preferred)</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently with minimal supervision</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid organizational habits</li> <li>Flexibility to work variable hours as patient and business needs require</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>St. Petersburg sits on the Pinellas Peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, consistently ranked among Florida's most livable cities for its year-round sunshine, walkable downtown arts district, and some of the country's most celebrated white-sand beaches. The cost of living is moderate relative to other major Florida metros, and the broader Tampa Bay area offers a full range of dining, professional sports, cultural institutions, and top-rated school options. For clinicians drawn to an active outdoor lifestyle — boating, kayaking, cycling, or simply enjoying 360-plus days of sun — St. Petersburg delivers without the congestion of South Florida.</p>