Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

Bradbury Home Health, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health care provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality patient care in preferences of home environments. This role includes developing patient care plans, supporting self-care techniques, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should have an accredited nursing degree and a passion for compassionate care, as well as a solid understanding of the needs in home health settings.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff

Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off and family leave

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Experience in a hospice or home health environment preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care as directed.
• Document medication regimen and updates according to established procedures.
• Communicate significant findings and changes in patient condition.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse

Job description

Grow your career internally at Elara Caring, our best talent comes from within!

Job Description:

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Licensed Practical Nurse with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand 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

As a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
• Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
• Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
• Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
• Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.
• Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
• Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
• Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

What is Required?

• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
• 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred

• 50% travel required

• Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.

• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.