Behavioral Health Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse PRN
About The Position
Elara Caring is hiring a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse to provide behavioral health home health care on a PRN basis in the Chicopee, Springfield, Holyoke, Ware, and Palmer territories. The nurse delivers compassionate, high-quality care in patients’ homes, supporting positive outcomes and helping prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits. Compensation is $30.00 per point; additional earnings may be available for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call work, or other performance-based compensation variables. Compensation may vary by location and is based on factors including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience.
Requirements
- Current state license as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited certificate, diploma, or associate school of nursing.
- At least 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting.
- 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 acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
- Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement leave.
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
