Licensed Practical Nurse LPN | Sign-on Bonus

Elara Caring•Boonville, MO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse to provide skilled home health care in patients’ homes. The role offers autonomy and flexibility, with scheduling intended to keep visits localized and reduce drive time. Nurses provide one-to-one care, helping patients recover in their preferred home setting. The position includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The nurse provides care according to the Plan of Care, RN delegation, physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. The role includes documenting skilled nursing visits, communicating significant findings and changes to the appropriate care team, supporting patient safety, and teaching patients self-care techniques. The role requires 50% travel and the ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds.

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 travel 50%.
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.

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 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/or other personnel involved in patient care.
Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
Implement the plan for patient safety using patient, family, and community resources.
Help patients learn appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.