Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - Full Time
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Anniston, AL, 36207
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 27 December 2025
Overview
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
- 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Scholarship program for employees
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
- Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
- Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
As a LPN, you will visit patients in their homes and provide nursing care for them under direction of RNs and in compliance with the physicians' orders.
Qualifications
1. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
2. Must possess automobile liability insurance.
3. Must wear seat belts at all times while driving.
4. Dependable transportation kept in good working condition.
5. Must be able to drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.
6. Must be currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of employment.
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
In Anniston's home health environment, LPNs often manage patient care independently, adapting to diverse home conditions and coordinating with RNs remotely. This contrasts with hospitals where team-based, on-site supervision is constant, making home visits more flexible but requiring strong self-management skills.
Beyond state licensure and reliable transportation, successful LPNs in home health demonstrate adaptability to varied home environments, strong communication with interdisciplinary teams, and proficiency in electronic medical records, ensuring quality patient care outside conventional clinical settings.
Alabama LPNs in home health typically need a valid state license and driver’s credentials. While additional certifications like CPR or wound care training are advantageous, the state emphasizes compliant licensure and practical skills suited for autonomous patient visits in diverse home settings.
Full-time home health LPNs often gain broader autonomy and varied clinical exposure by managing patient care in private residences, which can enhance critical thinking and patient communication skills, while nursing home LPNs may experience more regimented routines with consistent patient populations.
Encompass Health invests in LPNs through ongoing education, scholarship programs, and technology integration aimed at advancing clinical skills. Their culture encourages professional development within home health, fostering pathways for LPNs to elevate their nursing practice and patient impact.
This role includes an extensive benefits package, such as generous paid time off, matching 401(k), and supplemental insurance options. Combined with a focus on ethical workplace culture and cutting-edge mobile tech, Encompass Health delivers a supportive environment for LPNs in home health.
Anniston’s aging population and healthcare expansion have increased home health LPN demand, making it a competitive but opportunity-rich market. Candidates with reliable transportation and current licensure typically experience favorable hiring prospects amid local healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurses working full-time in Anniston's home health sector generally earn between $43,000 and $52,000 annually, reflecting regional healthcare market trends and the specialized nature of in-home nursing care responsibilities.
LPNs must be prepared for varying home conditions, safety challenges, and differing family dynamics, demanding flexibility and strong problem-solving skills to deliver consistent care while complying with medical orders and maintaining professional standards.
Challenges include navigating diverse home settings and independent decision-making, while rewards stem from meaningful patient relationships, professional growth through company-supported education, and contributing to a respected leader in home healthcare.