Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Home Health

Elara Caring • Chicopee, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the growth of the home care industry. Every employee has the chance to make a real difference by fulfilling our mission daily. We are an elite team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Elara Caring believes the best place for care is where you live, delivering high-quality care to over 60,000 patients daily in their preferred home settings. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play a crucial role in this mission by developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. This full-time position involves managing a client caseload in Palmer MA, Monson MA, Ware MA, and surrounding areas.

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.
• Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%.
• Ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 & pet bereavement, pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees