Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse

Elara Caring • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

At Elara Caring, Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurses provide home care as part of a team of healthcare professionals working to deliver the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. The role focuses on compassionate, high-quality care that supports positive patient outcomes and helps prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

The nurse follows individualized care plans and physician orders, monitors patient progress, and reports changes or safety concerns to the care team. The nurse also helps patients and caregivers learn self-care techniques, collaborates with the RN Case Manager as care needs change, documents medication regimens and updates medication profiles according to agency guidelines, and communicates with physicians, patients, families, and the care team to coordinate care.

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 is preferred.

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, 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.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program, with restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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