Home Health LVN/LPN — Growth, Benefits & Impact

Pyramid Home Health Services-Jefferson City, Inc.; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fleet vehicle program or mileage

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse to join our home health team in Missouri. You will follow patient care plans, monitor progress, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with the RN Case Manager to adjust plans as needs change.

Requirements include an active LVN/LPN license, a nursing degree, 1 year of clinical experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and reliable transportation to travel between patient homes.

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.
• Must possess a valid driver's license or have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse to join our home health team in Missouri. You will follow patient care plans, monitor progress, educate patients and caregivers, and collaborate with the RN Case Manager to adjust plans as needs change.

Requirements include an active LVN/LPN license, a nursing degree, 1 year of clinical experience, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and reliable transportation to travel between patient homes.