Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health PRN

Elara Caring; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full‑time/CE

Opportunities for advancement

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off + holidays + bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring in Louisiana is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our home health team, delivering compassionate care in patients' homes. You will carry out Plan of Care, document nursing notes, and coordinate with the RN Case Manager and physicians to support safe, high-quality care.

The role requires LVN licensure, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and about 1 year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing.
• Current State LVN license.
• At least 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Hospice/home health experience preferred.
• Travel up to 50% required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and follows delegation by RN, physician orders, assessment data, and standards.
• Documents nursing notes and updates patient records.
• Communicates significant findings to the RN Case Manager, physician, and other personnel.
• Reports unsafe conditions to RN Case Manager and physician as appropriate.
• Implements the plan for patient safety using patient, family, and community resources.
• Assists the patient in learning self-care techniques and delivers quality care.
• Collaborates with the RN Case Manager during business hours for guidance.
• Documents medication regimens and updates medication profiles.

Skills

1 year clinical experience

Education

Nursing credential (Certificate/Diploma/Associate)

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LVN)

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• 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

As a Licensed 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


• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipmen


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

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

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

EVerify:

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us:

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.