Behavioral Health Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse PRN

Elara Caring; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse for behavioral health home health in the Holyoke area. You will follow patient care plans, monitor progress, and educate patients and families to support self-care.

Works with the RN Case Manager to adjust plans and ensure safe, coordinated care. Qualified candidates hold an active LVN/LPN license, have at least 1 year of clinical experience, and can lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow each patient's care plan and physician orders.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to the care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on self-care techniques.
• Update care plans with the RN Case Manager as needed.
• Document medications and update medication profiles.
• Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and the care team.
• Help prevent avoidable hospitalizations through proactive patient care.
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

Clinical care

Documentation

Patient safety

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

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.

Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse Behavioral Health Home Health PRN Holyoke area

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse with commitment and compassion.

• 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.
• Document medication regimens and update medication profiles 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
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• 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 staffand 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. "Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations." The compensation is $30.00 per point, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call, or other performance-based compensation variables. Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, job related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location. * Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.