Registered Nurse Psych Visits FT
About The Position
Elara Caring is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse Behavioral Health for visits in the Hartford area. The role provides behavioral health care to patients in their homes, helping them remain at home and offering an alternative to long facility shifts. The nurse assesses patients, manages a caseload, coordinates individualized care, monitors progress, educates patients and caregivers, and supports other care professionals. The position requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations. The salary range is $80,000 to $101,000 annually, based on the company’s good-faith estimate when the job was posted. Actual pay depends on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance-based bonuses, commissions, on-call pay, or other incentive earnings; these are not guaranteed. Full compensation and benefit details are discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate's, 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' 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, 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 and paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement leave.
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
