Licensed Practical Nurse Psych Visits 5K sign on FT

Elara Caring; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring in Holyoke, MA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health to join our home-based care team. You’ll perform nursing visits, verify Plan of Care, and contribute to high-quality patient care in patients’ homes.

This full-time role requires a valid LPN license, ~1 year clinical experience, travel up to 50%, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. We offer competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), PTO, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current state license as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• 1 year of clinical care experience.
• Hospice or home health experience preferred.
• 50% travel required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Verify Plan of Care prior to visits and follow RN/physician orders.
• Document nursing notes and update patient profiles.
• Communicate patient changes to RN Case Manager and physician.
• Provide patient safety interventions and educate caregiver self-care.
• Deliver services under RN or physician delegation.

Skills

LPN license

Home health

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from nursing program

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. Job Description: ID# JR-138231 Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health Visits 5K sign-on bonus Full-Time Days Holyoke - Lots of Benefits! Enjoy not working long facility shifts and not caring for a whole wing of patients! Help keep clients home where they most want to be! 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 Vocational / 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 Behavioral Health with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them?

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 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 Behavioral Health 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?

• High School Diploma or GED 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 equipment
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks "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 base salary for this position is $30.00 to $33.00 per hour, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation, which could include performance-based bonuses, commissions, on-call pay, or other incentive earnings. These components are not guaranteed and depend on individual and/or team performance. Full compensation details, including total rewards and applicable benefits, will be discussed during the interview process

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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

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