LVN - Home Health Care: Impact & Benefits

Elara; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Paid time off

Fleet vehicle program or mileage

Benefit eligibility varies by position

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse to provide high-quality home health care in Indiana. You will work with an RN Case Manager, follow care plans, monitor patient status, and support patients and families in self-care at home.

Responsibilities include medication documentation, team communication, and proactive care to prevent hospitalizations, all while delivering compassionate care that improves outcomes. Prior experience in hospice or home health 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.

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

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Driver's license

Hospice/home health experience

Education

Nursing diploma/associate degree

Job description

Elara Caring is hiring a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse to provide high-quality home health care in Indiana. You will work with an RN Case Manager, follow care plans, monitor patient status, and support patients and families in self-care at home.

Responsibilities include medication documentation, team communication, and proactive care to prevent hospitalizations, all while delivering compassionate care that improves outcomes. Prior experience in hospice or home health is preferred.