Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health
@ Caregivers Home Health, LLCLicensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health
About the job
Elara Caring is a leading home care provider focused on delivering high-quality, personalized care. The LPN role involves following care plans, monitoring patients, and working with families to support health and safety in a compassionate environment.
Requirements
- Current State License as LPN
- Graduate of accredited nursing program
- 1 year clinical care experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Experience in hospice or home health preferred
Qualifications
- State license required
- Ability to support patients physically
- Compassionate and committed
- Team player
Full job description
At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.
Job Description:
To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!
As a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
- Follow each patient's individualized care plan and physician orders.
- Monitor patient progress and report changes or safety concerns to the care team.
- Help patients and caregivers learn self-care techniques to support their health.
- Work with the RN Case Manager to update care plans as patient needs change.
- Administer and document medications according to agency guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and the care team to ensure coordinated care.
- Help prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits through proactive patient care.
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports positive patient outcomes.
What is Required?
- Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
- Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
- 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
- Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred
What's in it for you?
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
- 401(K) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
* Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.
Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits
EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
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