Licensed Vocational Nurse — Impactful In-Home Care

Elara Caring; Ozark (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fleet vehicle program

Pet bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our Lake Ozark/Versailles area home health team. You will follow patient care plans, monitor progress, and coordinate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Candidates must hold an LVN license, have a nursing degree from an accredited program, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid driver's license is required; 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, maintain an acceptable driving record, 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

LPN/LVN license

Clinical care

Patient mobility

Education

Nursing certificate/ diploma/ associate degree

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our Lake Ozark/Versailles area home health team. You will follow patient care plans, monitor progress, and coordinate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Candidates must hold an LVN license, have a nursing degree from an accredited program, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid driver's license is required; hospice/home health experience is preferred.