LPN Home Health | $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Elara Caring•Metairie, LA

17h

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality care to patients in their homes. The LPN delivers nursing services under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, following the Plan of Care, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards. The role includes supporting patient safety and self-care, communicating changes in patient condition, maintaining medication documentation, and helping prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits. The position requires 50% travel and reports to the Clinical Team Manager. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing.
Current state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
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.
Valid driver’s license and insurance, and reliable transportation to perform job tasks.
Ability to travel 50%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to RN delegation, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
Incorporate patient care goals from the Plan of Care into nursing visits and document care on skilled nursing notes.
Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in the patient’s condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, physician, clinical supervisor, and other personnel involved in patient care.
Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
Implement the patient safety plan using patient, family, and community resources.
Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality care.
Suggest revisions to the Plan of Care in response to identified patient care issues and notify the RN Case Manager.
Provide services requiring 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.
Document medication regimens and update medication profiles according to established procedures.
Treat patients and caregivers in a highly effective manner.
Implement available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
Provide positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.