PRN LPN Home Health

Elara Caring; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

1:1 patient care

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Employer 401(k)

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurses to provide high-quality home health care to patients in their homes. This role emphasizes patient-centered visits, adherence to the Plan of Care, and collaboration with RN Case Managers to ensure safe, effective care.

Candidates should have an LVN/LPN license in good standing, 1 year of clinical experience, and be comfortable with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Certificate/ Diploma/ Associate)
• Current State LVN/LPN license in good standing
• 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 before each visit and provide care per RN delegation and physician orders
• Document nursing notes and update patient records
• Communicate significant findings to RN Case Manager and physician
• Maintain patient safety and implement plan of care
• Educate patient and family on self-care techniques
• Assist with medication management under RN/physician supervision
• Collaborate with RN Case Manager for guidance during business hours
• Provide compassionate, professional care to patients and families

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient communication

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse certificate/degree

Job description

Licensed Vocational/ Practical Nurse Hourly – Home Health

At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where people live. We provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their homes. Wherever our patients are in their health journey, we care. As a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse, you play a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families in their preferred home setting.

We are seeking a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse with strong clinical skills, commitment, and compassion. If this sounds like you, apply today.

As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experience in delivering exceptional care to those we serve!

As a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse 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.

Requirements

• 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

Why Join Elara Caring?

• Work autonomy and flexible schedules
• 1:1 patient care
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

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

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