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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN

Elara Caring

Akron, OHPer DiemSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Akron, OH
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Ohio LPN License

Job overview

Elara Caring is hiring a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to provide home health care to patients in Summit and Portage counties, Ohio. The nurse works with an RN Case Manager and a collaborative care team to help patients manage their health and remain safely at home. The role requires an Ohio LPN license, qualifying nursing-program graduation, and at least one year of clinical care experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Home HealthHospice CarePatient LiftingPatient TransfersPatient PositioningReliable Transportation

Qualifications

Ohio LPN LicenseAccredited Nursing Program1 Year Clinical ExperienceValid Driver's License or Reliable Transportation

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 Practical Nurse (LPN), Home Health, PRN

Elara Caring | Summit and Portage Counties, OH

Looking to add nursing hours while making a difference close to home?

Bring your skills to patients who need compassionate care in their own homes. Elara Caring is hiring a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to serve patients throughout Summit and Portage counties .

Work alongside an RN Case Manager and a collaborative care team to help patients manage their health, build confidence, and remain safely at home.

Why Join Elara Caring?

  • PRN opportunity to supplement your current work.

  • Meaningful patient connections through care in the home setting.

  • Team support from an RN Case Manager and other care professionals.

  • Continuing education at no cost to support your professional development.

  • Mileage reimbursement , subject to eligibility and program restrictions.

  • Additional benefits based on position and shift eligibility.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide skilled nursing care according to physician orders and each patient’s individualized care plan.

  • Monitor patient progress and report changes in condition or safety concerns.

  • Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques that support health and independence.

  • Partner with the RN Case Manager as patient needs change.

  • Maintain accurate medication profiles and complete timely clinical documentation.

  • Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and the care team.

  • Help reduce avoidable hospitalizations through proactive care and patient education.

What You’ll Need

  • Current Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse license .

  • Graduation from an accredited certificate, diploma, or associate nursing program.

  • At least 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting .

  • Home health or hospice experience preferred .

  • Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including assisting with patient positioning, transfers, and 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.

Bring your experience. Build patient connections. Help people stay well at home.

Apply today for our PRN LPN opportunity in Summit and Portage counties.

Benefit eligibility varies by position and shift status. Fleet vehicle restrictions apply.

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 [email protected].

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 https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

How this job compares

Set against the 9,862 open Licensed Practical Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$53–74K/yr668 salary ranges
  • Ohio median$25–30/hr178 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 448 open Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Ohio and 9,862 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Licensed Practical Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (2,571 postings).
Education
21 of the 9,862 open Licensed Practical Nurse jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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