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:

Transitional Liaison LPN/LVN

Coverage: Springfield, IL

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Transitional Liaison LPN/LVN.  Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Transitional Liaison LPN/LVN with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

Work autonomy and flexible schedules1:1 patient careSupportive and collaborative environmentCompetitive compensation packageTuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employeesComprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits401(K) with employer matchPaid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavementPet insurance

As a Transitional Liaison LPN/LVN you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

Utilizes accepted internal practices to identify patients who may be eligible for and who benefit from Hospice services.Adheres to the requirements of internal processes, procedures, and workflows including those related to transition, establishment of hospice eligibility, and documentation.Evaluates patient needs and obtains data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that demonstrate adherence to eligibility requirements and may influence patient/family/caregiver health status.Collaborates with internal resources to ensure effective patient outreach, documentation of service eligibility and appropriateness, and coordination of care.Provides direct interaction with patients and caregivers to discuss goals of care, preference for service delivery, and initial physical evaluation.Ensures that patients and caregivers have information needed regarding available services, including hospice, to make informed decisions about care.Teaches hospice philosophy, general eligibility requirements, and transition process to skilled home health staff, and other internal teams as appropriate, to facilitate coordination of care for transitioning patients; provides support to educate referral sources about transition program scope and guidelines.Provides coordination and support to the hospice branch for the admission visits.

What is Required?

Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPN Program3+ years’ experience in a clinical care settingCurrent state license as LPN/LVNMust have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the state. 

You will report to the Transitional Care Team Lead. 

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.  

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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