Elara Caring

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Home Health

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:

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Licensed Practical Nurse with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

This is a full-time position with a client caseload in Worcester MA and surrounding areas. 

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

  • Work in a collaborative environment.

  • Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.

  • Competitive compensation package.

  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.

  • Opportunities for advancement.

  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits.

  • 401(K) with employer match.

  • Paid time off, paid holidays, family & pet bereavement, pet insurance.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

  • Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.

  • Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.

  • Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.

  • Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.

  • Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.

  • Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.

  • Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.

  • Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.  

  • Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.

  • Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.

  • Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.

  • Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.  

  • Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

What is Required?

  • Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing.

  • Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse.

  • 1+ year of experience in a clinical care setting.

  • Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred.

  • Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area.

  • Must be able and willing to travel 50%.

  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs. 

  • Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks.

You will report to the Clinical Manager.

The base salary for this position is $32 to $38 per hour based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

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