Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.Job Description:J oin Our Team as a Hospice LPN at Elara Caring!Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Schedule: 11am-7:30 pm, full timeAbout Us: At Elara Caring, our mission is simple: delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place. We believe that this starts with the right people—compassionate professionals like you who are driven to exceed the expectations of every patient, every visit, every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference, one patient at a time, we want you on our elite team of healthcare professionals.Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Be part of a team that values your input and fosters professional growth.

Unique, Rewarding Opportunity: Provide care in the comfort of patients' homes and make a real impact.

Competitive Compensation: Your dedication and skills deserve to be rewarded.

Comprehensive Onboarding and Mentorship: Get the support you need to excel from day one.

Opportunities for Advancement: Grow your career with us in a nurturing environment.

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, and paid-time off for full-time staff.

Key Accountabilities:

Alignment with Vision: Ensure all activities align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and Home Health leadership.

HIPAA Compliance: Maintain patient and staff privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.

Care Verification: Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care based on delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established guidelines.

Patient Care Goals: Incorporate patient care goals from the Plan of Care into nursing visits, documented on skilled nursing notes.

Communication: Report significant findings, problems, and changes in patient condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, physician, clinical supervisor, and other personnel involved in patient care.

Patient Safety: Implement patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources.

Patient Education: Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality care.

Plan of Care Revisions: Suggest revisions to the Plan of Care in response to patient care issues and notify the RN Case Manager.

Specialized Nursing Services: Provide nursing services requiring substantial skill under the direction of an RN or physician.

Collaboration: Work with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.

Medication Management: Document and update the medication regimen according to established procedures.

Patient and Caregiver Treatment: Treat patients and caregivers with the highest standard of care.

Hospitalization Prevention: Take all necessary actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.

Positive Communication: Maintain supportive communication with physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

Respect for Personal Property: Handle the personal property of patients and their families with care.

Additional Duties: Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

Current LPN License: Must meet state requirements.

Experience: At least 1 year in acute care or an equivalent setting.

CPR Certification: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Positive Attitude: Bring energy and enthusiasm to every patient interaction.

Dedication to Quality Care: Commitment to providing the best patient care possible.

Strong Communication Skills: Ability to connect with patients, families, and team members.

Reliable Transportation: Essential for performing job duties.

Ready to Make a Difference?If you’re ready to bring your passion for patient care to a supportive and dynamic team, apply now to become a Mid-Day Hospice LPN at Elara Caring. Your journey to making a difference begins here!This is not a comprehensive list of all job duties; a full job description will be provided.IND123Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to recruiting@elara.com.