Job Title: Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN) – Senior Care
Location: Altoona, PA
Employment Type: Contract (8–12 weeks) or Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Daylight Hours
Overview
Safro Staffing is working with an established and growing Senior Care provider in Altoona, PA seeking a compassionate Home Health Nurse (RN or LPN). This role is available as either an 8–12 week contract or direct hire, based on your preference.
In this position, you’ll provide both home-based and facility-based care to older adults in a supportive, highly autonomous environment. The role offers a small daily caseload, consistent weekday hours, no weekends, and mileage reimbursement.
Why This Opportunity
• Monday–Friday, daylight hours (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
• No weekends
• High autonomy and flexible scheduling
• Low caseload, approximately 5 patients per day
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.65 per mile, paid from the center
• Contract or direct hire options
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
Job Summary
• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to participants ages 55–95
• Conduct wellness visits of approximately 30 minutes, including physical assessments, vital signs, home and safety checks, condition evaluation, medication compliance, and patient education
• Participate in morning team huddles at the care center
• Travel to participant homes and affiliated facilities
• Supervise licensed and non-licensed staff as appropriate
• Collaborate with the Program Director, physicians, and interdisciplinary team
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and policies
• Build strong, trusting relationships with participants and families
Typical Day
Start the day at the center with a brief morning meeting, gather supplies, then travel to participant homes and care facilities. Complete wellness visits, review care plans, and support participants in remaining safe, healthy, and independent.
Qualifications
• Active RN or LPN license in the State of Pennsylvania
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Experience working with older adults preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
