Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

Elara Caring • Bossier City, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse to provide home health care. The nurse follows individualized care plans and physician orders, monitors patient progress, reports changes or safety concerns, and supports patients and caregivers with self-care techniques. Working with the RN Case Manager and the broader care team, the nurse helps update care plans as needs change, documents medication regimens, and communicates with physicians, patients, and families to coordinate care. The role also focuses on preventing avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits and delivering high-quality care that supports positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing.
• 1 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.
• Must 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 is preferred.

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.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree