Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Home Health, PRN

Elara Capital

Licensed Practical Nurse providing home health care services to patients in their homes. Collaborating with RN Case Managers and ensuring safe, high-quality care.

Posted 7/11/2026part-timeEdwardsville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patient CareMedication ManagementSelf-Care TechniquesClinical AssessmentCare Plan Implementation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSupportive InteractionCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications

State License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse