About the position
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. As a Registered Nurse Home Health, you'll contribute to our success in ensuring that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring's board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Home Health team. We care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there's no place like home, and that's why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting.
Responsibilities
- Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
- Assesses assigned case load of home health care patients and families to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients.
- Assumes primary responsibility for caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the plan of treatment.
- Assesses patient needs and obtains data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family/caregiver health status.
- Makes the initial evaluation and re-evaluates the patient's nursing needs during each visit.
- Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in health condition to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
- Revises the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted state RN licensee.
- 1+ year experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse.
- Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
- Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
- Must be able and willing to travel 50%.
- Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous Home Health or Hospice Experience is preferred.
- Previous experience with HomeCare HomeBase is preferred.
Benefits
- Outstanding compensation package.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment.
- 401K match and paid time off for full-time staff.
- COVID-19 Prepared with Personal Protective Equipment and precautions.
