Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health PRN

Elara Caring • Garden City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the growing home care industry. Employees have the chance to make a real difference by fulfilling our mission daily: providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. As a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, you will join an elite team of healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality care to over 60,000 patients daily in their preferred home settings. Elara Caring believes the best place for care is where patients live, and as a team member, you will play a crucial role in this mission by developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. We are seeking a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse with commitment and compassion to continue being an industry pioneer in unparalleled care.

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
• 50% travel required
• 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 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

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