Registered Nurse RN

Elara Caring • Freeport, ME

5d

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide home health care. The nurse assesses patients’ care needs, provides nursing care according to plans of care and physician orders, and supports safe, continuous, high-quality patient care. The role includes educating patients and families, protecting privacy in accordance with HIPAA, monitoring patient conditions, and communicating changes to the care team.

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 with an acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience.

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 their care and safety.
• Take appropriate action when patient conditions change.
• Help ensure quality, safe, and continuous patient care.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree