Licensed Vocational Nurse - Home Health Impact

Elara; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Vehicle program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse for home health in Texas. You will follow care plans, monitor patients, and educate families to support health and safety in the home. Travel between patient homes is required.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care and coordination with the care team to optimize patient outcomes. Hospice/home health experience is preferred.

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 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.

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse for home health in Texas. You will follow care plans, monitor patients, and educate families to support health and safety in the home. Travel between patient homes is required.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care and coordination with the care team to optimize patient outcomes. Hospice/home health experience is preferred.