Home Health (LPN / LVN)
Howell, Michigan
Elara Caring is seeking a LPN / LVN Home Health for a job in Howell, Michigan.
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- LPN or LVN licensecurrent State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
- Education
- graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
- Experience
- 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
- Also asks
- frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
- Also asks
- valid driver's license with acceptable driving record OR reliable transportation to travel between patient homes Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Preferred
- Experience
- experience in hospice or home health environment Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Pay reviews
- determined based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.
Benefits
- BenefitsCompetitive compensation packageCompetitive compensation package
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no costTuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- BenefitsOpportunities for advancementOpportunities for advancement
- BenefitsComprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefitsComprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Benefits401(K) with employer match401(K) with employer match
- BenefitsPaid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavementPaid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- verify Plan of Care and provide care per RN delegation and physician orders 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.
- Day to day
- incorporate Plan of Care goals into nursing visits and document on skilled nursing notes Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
- Day to day
- communicate significant findings and changes in condition or environment
- Day to day
- report unsafe conditions to RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
- Day to day
- implement patient safety plan using patient, family, and community resources Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.
- Day to day
- assist patient in learning self-care techniques Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
- Day to day
- suggest plan of care revisions and notify RN Case Manager Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
- Day to day
- provide specialized nursing skills under direction of RN or physician Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
- Day to day
- collaborate with RN Case Manager during normal business hours Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.
- Day to day
- document medication regimen and update medication profile Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
- Day to day
- treat patients and caregivers effectively Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
- Day to day
- take actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
- Day to day
- provide supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, and staff Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.
- Travel
- 50% travel required 50% travel required
- Travel
- travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
- Details
- reports to Clinical Team Manager You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.
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Elara Caring is seeking a LPN / LVN Home Health for a job in Howell, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: LPN / LVN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
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
Licensed Vocational/ Practical Nurse Hourly
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 Vocational / 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 Vocational / 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
As a Licensed Vocational / 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
- 50% travel required
- 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, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.
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 .
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 Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Elara Caring Job ID #JR-137939. Posted job title: Licensed Practical Nurse LPN | Home Health
About Elara Caring
Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.
What's around it?
Howell, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,177/mo
- Household income
- $60,449/yr, all local households, not nurse pay