<p>A per diem Licensed Practical Nurse opportunity in home health is open in Bradenton, Florida, serving patients across the greater Manatee County area through a well-established post-acute care network affiliated with a national health system. This role places an experienced LPN directly in patients' homes, delivering skilled nursing care under a supervising RN and physician-directed plan of care. The compensation structure is transparent and performance-linked, with a published pay range and a dual-rate model that rewards high visit productivity. For an LPN who values autonomy, flexible scheduling, and meaningful one-on-one patient relationships, this is a strong fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay range: $49,151 – $73,726 (based on full-time, 40 hours/week at full productivity)</li> <li>Per visit point rate: $28.36 – $42.53 per visit point (calculated by multiplying rate by productivity points accrued per visit type, inclusive of direct and indirect patient care activities)</li> <li>Hourly rate for non-visit activities (e.g., orientation): $23.63 – $35.45/hour</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan and 401(k) contribution program</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large, multi-state post-acute care organization</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem engagement with flexible scheduling; number of weekly visits varies based on individual productivity targets and patient need</li> <li>All care delivered in the patient's home setting — no facility-based shifts</li> <li>Scope of practice governed by Florida state nursing law; LPN operates within the physician-directed plan of care in coordination with the broader care team</li> <li>Responsibilities include skilled technical nursing care, patient and family education on care maintenance and healthy home environment, and daily observation and reporting of patient response and condition changes to the supervising nurse and/or physician</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, backgrounds, and acuity levels typical of post-acute home health — including patients transitioning from hospital or skilled nursing facility care</li> <li>Integrated into a national post-acute care network with hospital, physician, and family partnerships across the country</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted LPN or LVN 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 health or home care experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a flexible, variable schedule</li> <li>Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bradenton sits on Florida's Gulf Coast in Manatee County, directly adjacent to Sarasota and minutes from the white-sand beaches of Anna Maria Island — one of the most sought-after coastal communities in the state. The area offers a low cost of living relative to other Florida Gulf Coast markets, a warm year-round climate, and a growing healthcare corridor that supports long-term career stability. Outdoor recreation, boating, and cultural amenities are abundant, and the Tampa Bay metro is accessible within 45 minutes for those who want access to a major urban center.</p>