Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

About the role

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.

If you're looking for a nursing career that offers greater independence, meaningful patient relationships, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, Home Health may be the perfect fit. At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients feel most comfortable—at home.

Responsibilities

As a Home Health LVN, you'll provide skilled nursing care under the direction of an RN Case Manager while helping patients safely recover and remain independent in their homes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver skilled nursing visits in accordance with the physician's orders and individualized plan of care.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide wound care, medication management, treatments, and patient education.
• Reinforce disease management and self-care techniques with patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate closely with RN Case Managers to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, medications, and progress accurately and timely.
• Promote patient safety while helping prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
• Build trusting relationships with patients, families, physicians, and care team members.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies, HIPAA regulations, and clinical standards.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
• Current, unrestricted LVN license
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a clinical setting
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Family and Pet Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement for Full-Time Team Members
• Continuing Education Opportunities at No Cost
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, collaborative team environment