Registered Nurse Psych Visits FT
About The Position
Elara Caring is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse Behavioral Health to provide home-based behavioral health visits in the Hartford area. The nurse will assess patients’ needs, manage a caseload, develop and update individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress. The role includes communicating with physicians, supervisors, and the care team; educating patients, families, and caregivers; teaching behavioral health care and symptom management to staff in partner care settings; and supporting Behavioral Health Aides and LPNs. The nurse also reports safety concerns and provides end-of-life support, including bereavement assessments. The position is described as full-time days and offers flexibility compared with long facility shifts. The posted salary range is $80,000 to $101,000 annually. Additional compensation may be available, including performance-based bonuses, commissions, on-call pay, or other incentive earnings; these are not guaranteed.
Requirements
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- At least one 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’ physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
- Manage a caseload and develop, coordinate, and update individualized care plans.
- Complete initial assessments and provide ongoing evaluations during patient visits.
- Monitor patient progress and communicate changes with physicians, supervisors, and the care team.
- Update care plans based on patients’ changing needs.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the plan of care and behavioral health support.
- Teach behavioral health care and symptom management to staff in partner care settings.
- Supervise and support Behavioral Health Aides and LPNs while ensuring quality care.
- Report safety concerns or other issues to supervisors as needed.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life support and complete bereavement assessments.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 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, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
