Licensed Practical Nurse Psych Visits PRN
About The Position
Elara Caring is hiring a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to provide behavioral health care in a home-care setting. The nurse follows individualized care plans and physician orders, monitors patients’ progress and safety, supports patients and caregivers with self-care education, and collaborates with the RN Case Manager and broader care team as patient needs change. The role includes documenting medication regimens, coordinating with physicians, patients, and families, and providing proactive, high-quality care to support positive outcomes and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits. This position requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations. Compensation is $30.26 to $45.00 per hour, with possible additional compensation such as performance-based bonuses, commissions, or on-call pay; these additional components are not guaranteed. Actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Hold a current state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Graduate from an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing.
- Have 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting.
- Be able to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
- 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
- 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, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.
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Education Level
Associate degree
