Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse

Elara Caring • Kokomo, IN

10d

About The Position

At Elara Caring, the Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse helps deliver compassionate, high-quality home care and support positive patient outcomes. The role follows individualized care plans and physician orders, monitors patient progress, communicates changes and safety concerns to the care team, and works with the RN Case Manager to update care plans as patient needs change. The nurse also supports patients and caregivers in learning self-care techniques, documents medication regimens, and coordinates care with physicians, patients, families, and other team members. Proactive care is intended to help prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Fleet vehicle program, with restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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