Psych Licensed Practical Nurse LPN/LVN PRN

Elara Caring • Palmer, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Psychiatric Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse for home health visits in the Chicopee, Springfield, Holyoke, Ware, and Palmer territories. The nurse provides compassionate, high-quality care by following each patient’s individualized care plan and physician orders, monitoring progress, supporting patients and caregivers with self-care, and coordinating with the RN Case Manager and other members of the care team. The role includes documenting medication regimens and updating medication profiles in accordance with agency guidelines, communicating with physicians, patients, and families, and helping prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or 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.
• 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, 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.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree