Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

Elara Caring • Huntley, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to provide home health care in Rockford, Illinois, and surrounding areas. The nurse follows individualized care plans and physician orders, monitors patient progress, communicates changes and safety concerns to the care team, and supports patients and caregivers in learning self-care techniques. Working with the RN Case Manager, the nurse helps update care plans as needs change, maintains medication documentation, and coordinates care with physicians, patients, families, and other team members. The role also focuses on preventing avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits and supporting positive patient outcomes.

The base pay is $32 to $35 per hour. Actual compensation depends on factors including education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing.
• 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 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.

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.
• 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.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost to all employees.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Fleet vehicle program, with restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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