Employment

Thank you for your interest in joining the Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association (VNA). Our mission is to improve quality of life through compassionate patient care, wherever you call home. Explore our current openings below, and click on “More Information & Application” for detailed descriptions and application instructions.

Home Health Opportunities

Home Health Team ManagerHome Health Team ManagerFull-time

VNA is hiring a full-time Home Health Team Manager for our nursing staff. The Home Health Team Manager provides clinical coordination consultation to ensure appropriate care and quality of service and confers with all disciplines and ancillary services to provide quality care to patients. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree with suitable operational experience or other clinical health care professional with suitable operational experience, in good standing and able to meet all federal and state licensure requirements , five years’ clinical experience with a minimum of three years’ experience in a management or lead clinical role. Home health experience preferred.

To apply for this position:

Click “Apply Here” below to fill out and submit the online application.
OR
Download the PDF Application for Employment and email to H_Resources@kansasvna.org or Fax to 785-843-6439.
Voluntary Affirmate Action Questionnaire (optional) can be emailed to H_Resources@kansasvna.org or Faxed to 785-843-6439.
Applicants can also print & drop off or mail the PDF application to 200 Maine St., Suite C, Lawrence, KS 66044. Resumes may also be submitted with your PDF application.

Registered Nurse (RN)Registered Nurse (RN)Full-time
Speech-Language PathologistSpeech-Language PathologistPart-time and full-time available

We are seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join our team of caring professionals. The Speech Pathologist will provide care to patients in their homes under the orders of the patient’s physician in coordination with other team members. Experience: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in good standing with discipline specific licensing/certification agency and able to meet all federal and state licensure requirements, current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, basic level knowledge of EMR (electronic medical records) and email functions.

To apply for this position:

Click “Apply Here” below to fill out and submit the online application.
OR
Download the PDF Application for Employment and email to H_Resources@kansasvna.org or Fax to 785-843-6439.
Voluntary Affirmative Action Questionnaire (optional) can be emailed to H_Resources@kansasvna.org or Faxed to 785-843-6439.
Applicants can also print & drop off or mail the PDF application to 200 Maine St., Suite C, Lawrence, KS 66044. Resumes may also be submitted with your PDF application.

Hospice Opportunities

Hospice Registered NurseHospice Registered NursePRN

Registered Nurse (RN) needed for our Hospice program. Be part of an interdisciplinary team of caring individuals providing care to patients in their homes during their last stages of life. Must be Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with discipline specific licensing/certification agency and able to meet all federal and state licensure requirements, Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire and basic level knowledge of EMR (electronical medical records) and email functions. Prior hospice experience a plus.

To apply for this position:

Click “Apply Here” below to fill out and submit the online application.
OR
Download the PDF Application for Employment and email to H_Resources@kansasvna.org or Fax to 785-843-6439.
Voluntary Affirmate Action Questionnaire (optional) can be emailed to H_Resources@kansasvna.org or Faxed to 785-843-6439.
Applicants can also print & drop off or mail the PDF application to 200 Maine St., Suite C, Lawrence, KS 66044. Resumes may also be submitted with your PDF application.

Administrative Opportunities

Home Health Team ManagerHome Health Team ManagerFull-time

As the Chief Executive Officer at Visiting Nurses, you will lead our organization in fulfilling its mission to provide exceptional home care services. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader who can drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure financial sustainability while maintaining our commitment to patient-centered care. The CEO understands financial fundamentals and metrics of the business. Starting salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Oversees all day-to-day operations of the agency.
Ensures that the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager who provides oversight of all patient care services and personnel is available during operating hours.
Recommend new programs and processes to enhance and improve operations.
Develop annual budgets and monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgetary constraints, including analysis of monthly financials.
Assess market potential and develops annual agency business plans.
Coordinate activities with management team and participates in community/professional organizations to increase agency visibility and ensure the achievement of agency and financial goals.
Analyze gross profit factors, market conditions, business volume/mix, competition and operational costs/requirements.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with suitable operational experience required. Advanced degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Social Work, or Health Services Administration preferred.
In good standing with discipline specific licensing/certification agency and able to meet all federal and state licensure requirements.
Minimum of five years’ experience in public health, home health or health administration and progressive leadership/management responsibility in health care.
Basic level knowledge of EMR (electronic medical records), Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience and knowledge of health care regulations preferred.
Experience in public health, home health or health administration; and a minimum of five years of progressive leadership/management responsibility in health care.
Experience with supervision and management of staff.

To apply for this position:

Click “Apply Here” below to fill out and submit the online application.
OR
Download the PDF Application for Employment and email to H_Resources@kansasvna.org or Fax to 785-843-6439.
Voluntary Affirmate Action Questionnaire (optional) can be emailed to H_Resources@kansasvna.org or Faxed to 785-843-6439.
Applicants can also print & drop off or mail the PDF application to 200 Maine St., Suite C, Lawrence, KS 66044. Resumes may also be submitted with your PDF application

Join Our Family at Douglas County Visiting Nurses

Important Information for Applicants

  • Background and Motor Vehicle Checks: A criminal background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check are required for all positions upon receiving a conditional offer of employment.
  • Driver’s License and Transportation: A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for all positions. Mileage is reimbursed in addition to your wage.
  • How to Apply:
    • Mail: Send your resume to 200 Maine Street, Suite C, Lawrence, KS 66044.
    • Email: Submit your resume to H_Resources@kansasvna.org.
    • Fax: Fax your resume to 785-843-6439.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association, Inc., complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Patient Stories

At Visiting Nurses, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. Each individual who comes to VNA has a unique story, and every story reflects courage, resilience, and the transformative power of compassionate care.

Explore these inspirational stories to see how Visiting Nurses has provided care, hope, and love to our patients and their families.

VNA’s 50th Anniversary

In celebration of our 50th anniversary, community members shared their personal experiences with Visiting Nurses. From patients to families and staff, their stories highlight how VNA has impacted lives and strengthened our community over the decades.

Michael Douglas

Michael is a high school boy who enjoys KU Basketball and hanging out with his friends, but his rare lung disease caused hospitalizations which made Michael miss out on being a normal, everyday kid. Watch how Visiting Nurses Home Health helps him stay well and improves Michael’s quality of life.

Bahman Pakravan

Bahman Pakravan’s spinal cord injury damaged his nerve endings which began to paralyze him. Watch how Bahman’s will and the guidance of his Physical Therapist helped him learn how to walk again.

Susan Tyler

Due to her Congestive Heart Failure, Susan developed complications which threatened to keep her home from her grandson’s Navy aviation graduation. See how Home Health helped Susan recover in time to watch her grandson graduate.

Richard Cates

Losing Richard was a very difficult and sad time for his family. See how the gentle and tender care Richard received from VNA Hospice helped them cope.

Mike Bottom

After suffering a “widow-maker” heart attack, Mike received Home Health care through Visiting Nurses charity care services. Watch how VNA helped Mike recover in the comfort of his own home.

Deb Young

Deb was coming home from work one day and woke up in a hospital bed three weeks later fighting for her life. A head-on collision caused Deb to lose three of her limbs, and changing her life forever. See how Visiting Nurses Help at Home has helped Deb regain her independence.