PRN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

Elara Caring•Bloomington, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse to provide home health care to patients in their homes. The nurse delivers services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, following the Plan of Care, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. The role includes helping patients learn self-care techniques, supporting patient safety, documenting care and medications, communicating changes and concerns to the care team, and taking steps to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits. The position requires 50% travel between patient homes and assigned work locations. The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse reports to the Clinical Team Manager.

Requirements

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

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 them in skilled nursing notes.
Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in a patient’s condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, physician, clinical supervisor, and other personnel involved in 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.
Help patients learn 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 emergency room visits.
Provide positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.