Registered Nurse Psych Visits FT
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. This role involves providing behavioral health nursing visits in the Chicago - North side areas. The goal is to help keep clients in their homes where they most want to be. We are looking for a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health with commitment and compassion to join a caring and supportive team.
Requirements
- Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associates or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- 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.
- Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience is preferred, but not required.
- Behavioral Health Nursing Experience
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 insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 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
- Paid holidays
- Family and pet bereavement
- 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
