LPN / LVN - Home Health
12 days ago
Alexandria
Elara Caring is seeking a LPN / LVN Home Health for a job in Alexandria, Louisiana. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Home Health, • Discipline: LPN / LVN, • Duration: Ongoing 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 Hourly At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! Why Join the Elara Caring mission? • Work in a collaborative environment., • Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference, • Competitive compensation package, • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost, • Opportunities for advancement, • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits, • 401(K) with employer match, • Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement 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. What is Required? • 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, • Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs., • Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks You will report to the Clinical Team Manager. We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families. Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9. At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to . Elara Caring Job ID #JR-130529. Posted job title: License Practical Nurse LPN Home Health About Elara Caring Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.
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