Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health PRN

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. As an LPN, you will deliver high-quality care according to the Plan of Care, physician's orders, and established clinical standards while working under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. You will care for patients across various stages of their health journey, helping them achieve their care goals and learn appropriate self-care techniques.

Clinical Setting

This is a PRN (as-needed) home health position requiring 50% travel. You will work in patients' homes, providing direct patient care and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to RN delegation, physician's orders, assessment data, and established standards
• Incorporate patient care goals into nursing visits and document findings in skilled nursing notes
• Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in patient condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, physician, clinical supervisor, and other care team members
• Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician
• Implement patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources
• Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Suggest revisions to the Plan of Care in response to identified patient care issues
• Provide services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills under RN or physician direction
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions
• Document medication regimens and update medication profiles according to established procedures
• Treat patients, caregivers, and agency personnel with professionalism and respect
• Implement actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits
• Provide positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, and agency personnel

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• One year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Valid driver's license and insurance
• Reliable transportation to perform job tasks
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a hospice or home health environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement

Additional Information

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager. This position participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed.