Licensed Practical Nurse, Psych Visits, PRN

Elara Capital

PRN Licensed Practical Nurse providing behavioral-health home visits for Elara Caring. Delivering in-home nursing care, safety planning, medication documentation, and patient education.

Posted 8/20/2026part-timeChicopee • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $30 - $33 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care delivery, including the ability to implement care plans, communicate effectively with healthcare teams, and educate patients on self-care techniques. Holds a valid State License as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse and possesses experience in clinical and home health settings.

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Licensed Vocational NursePatient Care DeliveryClinical DocumentationHome Health ExperiencePatient Safety Implementation

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Hard Skills

Clinical CareMedication ManagementPatient AssessmentSelf-Care EducationCare Plan Revision

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSupportive InteractionCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

State License as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse

Industry Keywords

Home HealthHospice CarePatient Safety PlansClinical SupervisionE-Verify Employment Authorization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Verify the Plan of Care before each visit
Provide care according to RN delegation, physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
Incorporate patient care goals into nursing visits and document them in skilled nursing notes
Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in patient condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, physician, clinical supervisor, and other involved personnel
Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician
Implement patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources
Teach patients appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality care
Suggest revisions to the Plan of Care and notify the RN Case Manager
Provide substantial and specialized nursing services under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician
Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours
Document medication regimens and update medication profiles
Treat patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner
Take actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits
Provide positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel
Report to the Clinical Team Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
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; hospice preferred
Experience in a home health environment preferred
50% travel required
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently
Ability to lift 50–100 lbs.
Valid driver’s license and insurance, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation
E-Verify employment authorization process after offer acceptance and Form I-9 completion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family bereavement leave
Pet bereavement leave
Potential performance-based bonuses, commissions, on-call pay, or other incentive earnings (not guaranteed)