<p>A pediatric and adult private-duty home care opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse is open in Longwood, Florida and the surrounding Central Florida communities. This role places you directly in patients' homes — caring for acutely and chronically ill individuals across the lifespan — under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range, a comprehensive benefits package, and the autonomy of field-based nursing within a nationally recognized post-acute care network.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $22.90 – $34.35, determined by local labor market, education, work experience, and certifications</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 with equity participation</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Flexible scheduling to meet identified patient and clinician needs</li> <li>Career development pathways and opportunities for advancement within a large national health system</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Private-duty / home care model — all patient care delivered in the home setting, not a facility</li> <li>Patient population includes acutely ill and chronically ill individuals; pediatric and adult cases within the Longwood and surrounding geographic service area</li> <li>Clinical services delivered within LPN scope of practice as defined by Florida state nursing law and in accordance with each patient's physician-directed plan of care</li> <li>Documentation completed in an electronic medical record (EMR) system using the agency's electronic visit verification (EVV) program, meeting all 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>Infection control protocols followed on every visit per applicable regulatory standards</li> <li>Work performed under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or designated clinical supervisor</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with clear performance expectations and defined success criteria</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of Florida — required</li> <li>Current CPR certification — 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>Ability to provide care across diverse patient populations regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>Prior home care or private-duty nursing experience — preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple patients and tasks simultaneously, work independently in the field, and communicate effectively in written and verbal form</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Longwood is a well-established suburb in Seminole County, situated just north of Orlando in Central Florida — offering easy access to world-class theme parks, professional sports, and a vibrant arts and dining scene while maintaining a quieter, family-friendly residential character. The area is served by highly rated Seminole County public schools, and the broader Orlando metro provides major international airport access, a low state income tax environment, and year-round warm weather with proximity to both Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches. For clinicians seeking an affordable cost of living relative to other major Florida metros, combined with the amenities of a large urban region, Longwood delivers a compelling quality of life.</p>