Compassionate LVN/LPN, Home Health - PTO & Tuition Reim

Elara Caring; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse to join our patient-focused home health team in Texas. You will follow patient care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with RNs to adapt care as needs change.

You'll work to prevent hospitalizations, deliver compassionate care, and support families in a community-based setting. Previous hospice or home health experience is preferred, with a strong commitment to patient outcomes.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team communication

Care planning updates

Education

Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse to join our patient-focused home health team in Texas. You will follow patient care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with RNs to adapt care as needs change.

You'll work to prevent hospitalizations, deliver compassionate care, and support families in a community-based setting. Previous hospice or home health experience is preferred, with a strong commitment to patient outcomes.