Home Health LVN

Elara Caring • Sherman, TX

2d

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, high-quality home health care in the McKinney territory. The LVN/LPN follows patients’ individualized care plans and physician orders, monitors their progress, and communicates changes and safety concerns to the care team. The role supports patients and caregivers with self-care education, collaborates with the RN Case Manager as care needs change, and maintains medication documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Through coordinated, proactive care, the nurse helps support positive outcomes and prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits. The position requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing.
• One 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.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record, or have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospice or home health environment.

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

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits, including pet insurance.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree