Hospice Registered Nurse PRN

Elara Caring • Paris, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

At Elara Caring, employees support the growth of the home care industry and carry out the company’s mission by providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

The Registered Nurse provides compassionate nursing care in a home care setting. The role assesses patients’ needs, completes initial and ongoing assessments, follows plans of care and physician orders, monitors patients and reports changes, educates patients and families, and helps ensure safe, high-quality, continuous care. The nurse protects patient and staff privacy in accordance with HIPAA and takes appropriate action when a patient’s condition changes.

The position requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations. The role is listed as PRN. Benefit eligibility may vary by position and shift status.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited certificate, diploma, associate, or baccalaureate school of nursing.
• At least 1 year of experience as a nurse 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.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine their care needs.
• Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Protect patient and staff privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
• Provide nursing care according to the plan of care and physician orders.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the care team.
• Educate patients and families on care and safety.
• Take appropriate action when patient conditions change.
• Help ensure quality, safe, and continuous patient care.
• Travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree