Home Health (LPN / LVN)

Hammond, Louisiana

Elara Caring is looking for a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to join our elite team of healthcare professionals and make a difference, one patient at a time.

Posted Oct 8

Unit and setting: Home Health
License: LPN or LVN licenseCurrent LPN license as required by state
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Current LPN license as required by state
Certification: CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) CPR certification with American Heart Association or America Red Cross
Experience: 1 year in an acute care or equivalent setting 1 year of experience in an acute care or equivalent setting
Also asks: Reliable transportation to perform job duties
Also asks: Strong communication skills
Also asks: Positive attitude
Also asks: Dedication to quality patient care

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401K
paid-time off for full-time staff

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Elara Caring is seeking a LPN / LVN Home Health for a job in Hammond, Louisiana.

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

Delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place is the mission that drives Elara Caring, and that starts with the right people . We have extraordinary employees with a passion and enthusiasm to exceed the expectations of each patient we serve, each visit, every day—and that could include you.

Elara Caring is looking for a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to join our elite team of healthcare professionals and make a difference, one patient at a time.

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

Supportive, collaborative environment

Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in their homes

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship

Opportunities for advancement and growth

Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K and paid-time off for full-time staff.

What is Required?

Current LPN license as required by state

1 year of experience in an acute care or equivalent setting

CPR certification with American Heart Association or America Red Cross

Positive attitude

Dedication to quality patient care

Strong communication skills

Reliable transportation to perform job duties

Apply with Elara Caring today!

This is not a comprehensive list of all job duties; a full job description will be provided.

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-139477. 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.

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In Hammond, LA

Hammond, LAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 16% below the US average

Median rent: $1,061/mo
Household income: $48,166/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Hammond, LA

NeighborhoodsDowntown Hammond offers walkable apartment living centered around Charles Street and Robert Street, placing residents within steps of dining and entertainment. North of downtown near University Avenue and West Morris Avenue, the Lakeside subdivision provides a tranquil residential enclave with tree-lined streets close to Interstate 12. South of town along Highway 190 and Edenborn Avenue, Edenborn features an established community feel with a mix of older and newer single-family properties, while Oakwood Village to the east along East Church Street and South Oak Street is known for spacious lots and mature trees with straightforward highway access.

Downtown Hammond offers walkable apartment living centered around Charles Street and Robert Street, placing residents within steps of dining and entertainment. North of downtown near University Avenue and West Morris Avenue, the Lakeside subdivision provides a tranquil residential enclave with tree-lined streets close to Interstate 12. South of town along Highway 190 and Edenborn Avenue, Edenborn features an established community feel with a mix of older and newer single-family properties, while Oakwood Village to the east along East Church Street and South Oak Street is known for spacious lots and mature trees with straightforward highway access.

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Getting aroundHammond functions as a major crossroads at the junction of Interstate 12 and Interstate 55, making regional travel and local driving straightforward. Local commutes within town typically average around 15 to 17 minutes, though personal vehicles are practically essential since public transit is scarce outside of the walkable downtown district. Freight train traffic running directly through the center of downtown can create occasional road delays, and drivers frequently navigate a highway-heavy infrastructure with few traffic circles.

Hammond functions as a major crossroads at the junction of Interstate 12 and Interstate 55, making regional travel and local driving straightforward. Local commutes within town typically average around 15 to 17 minutes, though personal vehicles are practically essential since public transit is scarce outside of the walkable downtown district.

Freight train traffic running directly through the center of downtown can create occasional road delays, and drivers frequently navigate a highway-heavy infrastructure with few traffic circles.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: explorelouisiana.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: niche.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers on green spaces like Zemurray Park and Cate Square Park, which features walking paths and a community playground. Sports enthusiasts use the multi-field Chappapeela Sports Park, Hammond Dreamland Skatepark, and golf facilities at Oak Knoll Country Club. Cyclists, joggers, and walkers also have convenient regional access to the Tammany Trace trail for long-distance outings through surrounding wetlands and pine forests.

Outdoor recreation centers on green spaces like Zemurray Park and Cate Square Park, which features walking paths and a community playground. Sports enthusiasts use the multi-field Chappapeela Sports Park, Hammond Dreamland Skatepark, and golf facilities at Oak Knoll Country Club.

Cyclists, joggers, and walkers also have convenient regional access to the Tammany Trace trail for long-distance outings through surrounding wetlands and pine forests.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: explorelouisiana.com Source 2: michabelle.com

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Hammond offers healthcare professionals a manageable, community-centered base situated at the strategic crossroads of Interstate 12 and Interstate 55. Anchored by Southeastern Louisiana University and a lively historic core along Thomas and Cate streets, the city provides an energetic small-town rhythm without big-city gridlock. Nurses can easily settle into downtown apartments near dining staples like Cena and Cate Street Seafood, or choose suburban residential neighborhoods such as Lakeside, Edenborn, and Oakwood Village. Local shifts come with breezy commute times typically under 20 minutes, though reliable personal vehicles are mandatory due to limited transit infrastructure. Off-duty days are filled with regional festivals—such as the Hammond Smokin' BBQ Challenge and the nearby Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival—or recreation at Zemurray Park, Chappapeela Sports Park, and the Tammany Trace trail. Tradeoffs include intense summer heat, freight rail stops downtown, and weather-driven insurance realities, but the city balances those with accessible housing and easy highway access to both Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

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