Licensed Practical Nurse LPN | Sign-on Bonus

Elara Caring • Boonville, MO

10h

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse to provide skilled home health care to patients in their homes. The role offers autonomy and flexibility, localized scheduling to reduce drive time, ambient listening technology for documentation, and one-to-one visits with one patient at a time. Nurses provide care according to the Plan of Care, delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. The position requires 50% travel and 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.
• 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.

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 the patient’s condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, physician, clinical supervisor, and/or 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.
• Help patients learn appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality care.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.

What This Job Offers

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