Registered Nurse Psych Visits PRN

Elara Caring • Hartford, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health for PRN visits in Hartford, New Britain, and surrounding areas. The role supports clients in remaining at home by providing compassionate behavioral health care. The nurse assesses patients’ physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs; manages a caseload; and develops, coordinates, and updates individualized care plans. The nurse completes initial assessments and ongoing evaluations, monitors patient progress, and communicates changes with physicians, supervisors, and the care team. The position also includes educating patients, families, and caregivers, teaching behavioral health care and symptom management to staff in partner care settings, and supervising and supporting Behavioral Health Aides and LPNs. The nurse reports safety concerns and provides end-of-life support, including bereavement assessments.

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

• Comprehensive 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 to all employees.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree