
Homecare | LPN
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lawrence, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- LPN / LVN
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $38.75
- Weekly
- $1,550
- Yearly (full-time)
- $80,600
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $38.75/hour — about the same as the median for LPN / LVN jobs in Massachusetts ($38.57/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
LPN / LVN jobs in Massachusetts right now
- 21 open LPN / LVN jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 2 of them in Lawrence.
- Pay in these listings: $9.65 – $51.87/hour, median $47.26/hour.
- Typical LPN / LVN pay in Massachusetts: $38.57/hour ($80,226/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($48.00/hour across 6 jobs).
Job description
Home Health LPN Jobs in Lawrence, MA | Licensed Practical Nurse 13-Week Contract
Join our healthcare team as a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) providing skilled nursing care throughout Lawrence, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. This 13-week home health contract is ideal for an experienced LPN who values autonomy, relationship-centered care, and supporting patients in the comfort of their own homes. Lawrence is located in the scenic Merrimack Valley, with convenient access to the North Shore and Greater Boston communities.
Home Health LPN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,510–$1,590 per week
- Job Type: 13-week healthcare contract
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Typical Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 5 shifts per week
- Typical Caseload: Approximately 5–8 patient visits per day
- Service Area: Home visits across Lawrence, the North Shore, and surrounding Massachusetts communities; clinicians must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the assigned care area
- Productivity: Approximately 30 productivity points per week, equivalent to roughly 40 hours of work
- Scheduling Notes: No contract hours are guaranteed. Weekend coverage is not routinely scheduled, and on-call participation may vary by territory.
Licensed Practical Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Massachusetts LPN license in hand; pending licenses are not accepted
- At least 1 year of recent adult home health nursing experience; hospice experience may be considered based on specialty needs
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Recent experience using the HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) electronic medical record system, preferably within the last 6 months; retraining may be required if experience is older
- Reliable vehicle, current driver’s license, and current auto insurance
- Ability to travel between patient homes and attend periodic office meetings
- Comfort working independently, accepting assigned visits throughout the territory, and traveling up to 50–75 miles when needed
- Ability to complete all clinical documentation within 24 hours of each patient visit
Home Health LPN Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes according to provider orders, care plans, and applicable policies and procedures
- Complete comprehensive patient assessments, start-of-care visits, wound care, follow-up visits, and other home health nursing services
- Apply the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
- Coordinate patient care with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Directly supervise and evaluate home health aides and other LPN/LVN staff as assigned
- Document patient care accurately and promptly in the HCHB electronic medical record, completing required documentation within 24 hours
- Manage daily travel between patient homes while maintaining visit schedules and productivity expectations
- Participate in team or office meetings and communicate changes in patient condition or care needs promptly
- Remain flexible to support nearby service areas when patient volume is lower than expected
Apply now for this Home Health LPN contract opportunity in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients throughout the Merrimack Valley and surrounding communities.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Applying is free. ReferHire lists openings from staffing agencies; when you are hired through our link, the agency may pay us a referral fee. It never reduces your pay. Never pay anyone for a job offer.