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Elara Caring

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health PRN

Elara Caring, Franklin, Michigan, United States, 48025

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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health PRN

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Elara Caring . At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We provide high-quality care to patients in their home settings. Each team member contributes to our mission by delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs under the direction of an RN or physician. Responsibilities

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. Collaborates 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. Implements 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 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 Team Manager. We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families. Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law. Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information after the job offer is accepted. Pay and compensation are determined by factors including education and experience. This is not a comprehensive list of duties; a full job description can be provided upon request. If you need accommodations, contact recruiting@elara.com.

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