Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse PRN
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Job overview
Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse to provide care in patients’ homes. The nurse follows individualized care plans, monitors patient progress, supports patient and caregiver self-care education, and coordinates with the RN Case Manager and other members of the care team. The role requires a current state nursing license, qualifying nursing education, one year of clinical care experience, and transportation for travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
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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:
To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!
As a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
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Follow each patient's individualized care plan and physician orders.
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Monitor patient progress and report changes or safety concerns to the care team.
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Help patients and caregivers learn self-care techniques to support their health.
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Work with the RN Case Manager to update care plans as patient needs change.
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Document medication regimens and update medication profiles according to agency guidelines.
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Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and the care team to ensure coordinated care.
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Help prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits through proactive patient care.
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Deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports positive patient outcomes.
What is Required?
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Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
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Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
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1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
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Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
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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.
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Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred
What's in it for you?
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Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
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401(K) with employer match
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Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
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Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
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Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
- Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
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 30,677 open Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Ohio median$72–96K/yr64 salary ranges
- Ohio median$33–49/hr488 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,350 open Nurse jobs in Ohio and 30,677 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic365 open
- Bon Secours Mercy Health108 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (12,744 postings).
- Education
- 3,449 of the 30,677 open Nurse jobs (11%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 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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