Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse

Elara Caring; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CE & professional development

Job summary

Elara Caring seeks a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) to deliver high-quality home health care. You will provide one-on-one patient care, follow the Plan of Care, and collaborate with physicians and RNs to ensure optimal outcomes for patients and families in their homes.

Ideal candidates have an Associate Degree in Nursing, an active LVN/LPN license, and at least 1 year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree Nursing program.
• Current state LVN/LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience.
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care under the direction of an RN and physician.
• Follow Plan of Care and physician orders during visits.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and medications.
• Ensure patient safety through individualized care planning and risk prevention.

Skills

Licensed LVN/LPN

Home health care

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Mobility for travel ~50%

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

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

Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) – Home Health.

At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where life happens—at home. Every day, our team delivers compassionate, high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, helping them live safely and comfortably in the place they know best. As a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN), you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide one-on-one patient care, and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families in your community. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Elara Caring?

• Meaningful, patient-centered work
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Free continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Family and pet bereavement benefits

What You'll Do

• Providing skilled nursing care under the direction of an RN and physician
• Following the established Plan of Care and physician orders during each patient visit
• Monitoring patient conditions and reporting significant changes to the RN Case Manager and care team
• Educating patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, and self-care techniques
• Supporting patient safety through individualized care planning and risk prevention strategies
• Documenting patient assessments, interventions, and medication updates accurately and timely
• Collaborating closely with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality outcomes
• Identifying opportunities to improve patient care and recommending updates to the Plan of Care
• Helping reduce avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits through proactive patient management
• Delivering compassionate, respectful, and professional care to patients and families

What You'll Bring

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree Nursing program
• Current state LVN/LPN license in good standing
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds as needed
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Willingness to travel locally (approximately 50%)

Why Nurses Choose Elara Caring

At Elara Caring, you're more than a nurse–you're a trusted partner in your patients' healthcare journey. We empower our clinicians with the autonomy, support, and resources needed to provide exceptional care while building rewarding careers. Join a team where your compassion, expertise, and dedication truly make a difference every day.

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.

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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.