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Elara Caring
Holyoke, Massachusetts

Behavioral Health Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse PRN

Licensed Practical NurseNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30/hr

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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 Vocational / Practical Nurse Behavioral Health Home Health PRN

Holyoke Area

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:
  • Follow each patient's individualized care plan and physician orders.
  • Monitor patient progress and report changes or safety concerns to the care team.
  • Help patients and caregivers learn self-care techniques to support their health.
  • Work with the RN Case Manager to update care plans as patient needs change.
  • Document medication regimens and update medication profiles according to agency guidelines.
  • Communicate with physicians, patients, families, and the care team to ensure coordinated care.
  • Help prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits through proactive patient care.
  • Deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports positive patient outcomes.

What Is Required?

  • Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
  • Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
  • 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting

Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving 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.

Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred

What's in It for You?

  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
  • Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

"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."

The compensation is $30.00 per point, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call, or other performance-based compensation variables.

Elara Caring determines compensation based on education, job related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location.

  • 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 recruiting@elara.com.

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 careers.elara.com

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

Key Responsibilities

The nurse will follow individualized care plans, monitor patient progress, and report changes to the care team. They are also responsible for documenting medication regimens and educating patients and caregivers on self-care techniques.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state license as a Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse and have at least one year of clinical experience. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for travel between patient homes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationMedication managementCare planningPatient monitoringCommunicationSafety complianceHome health careHospice carePatient education

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Practical Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse PRN at Elara Caring a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in LPN roles — ranked against 155 active LPN roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of LPN roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 155 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Holyoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,863/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Elara Caring

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement (Full-Time)
Continuing Education
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Family & Pet Bereavement