Registered Nurse RN
Elara Caring•Portland, ME
About The Position
Elara Caring is hiring a Registered Nurse Home Health to provide compassionate care to patients in their homes. The nurse assesses patients’ care needs, provides nursing care in accordance with care plans and physician orders, monitors patient conditions, and supports quality, safe, continuous care. The role also involves educating patients and families and protecting patient and staff privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
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 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 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 at no cost for all employees.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement leave.
- Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
