Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Home Health

Elara Caring • Irving, TX

6d

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, and communicates changes and safety concerns to the care team. The role includes teaching patients and caregivers self-care techniques, collaborating with the RN Case Manager as patient needs change, and documenting medication regimens and profiles according to agency guidelines. The nurse coordinates care with physicians, patients, families, and team members and provides proactive, high-quality care to support positive outcomes and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

The position requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations. Candidates must be able to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including when positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Licensed Vocational / 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.
• Teach patients and caregivers 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.
• Provide proactive patient care to help prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
• 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 and 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