Private Duty 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:

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 health journey, 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 Private Duty 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 delivering unparalleled care, we need a Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

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, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

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

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

• Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
• Responds to daily patient assignments in accordance with the divisional guidelines when s/he will not be able to accept assignments.
• Is responsible for submission of all documentation and receipt of physician orders.
• Reviews data regarding patient assignments including but not limited to, the Plan of Care and Coordination Notes prior to service delivery.
• Uses clinical assessment skills for sound judgements and decisions for health issues.
• Shows flexibility with day-to-day scheduling to adapt to client needs.
• Reports and documents Client Complaint and Client Occurrence Events.
• Observes clients for abnormal signs and symptoms and reports immediately to the physician, RN Case Manager, and/or Clinical Team Manager and Director.
• Reports significant patient findings to the RN Case Manager, Clinical Team Manager, or Branch Director and collaborates on actions or interventions to be taken.
• Documents all pertinent services provided to the client and any changes in client condition and/or caregiver or home situation.
• Submits clinical notes in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.  

What is Required?

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1+ year of experience as a nurse in a clinical setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Must be able to travel to patient and client homes with dependable vehicle, drivers license and maintain insurance as required by state law.

You will report to Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.

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 [email protected].

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.