Registered Nurse
About The Position
Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse Home Health to provide patient-centered care in patients’ homes. The nurse assesses patients’ care needs, completes initial and ongoing assessments, provides nursing care according to the plan of care and physician orders, and helps ensure quality, safe, continuous care. The role also includes protecting patient and staff privacy under HIPAA, monitoring patient conditions and reporting changes to the care team, educating patients and families about care and safety, and responding appropriately when patient conditions change. The position requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Requirements
- Hold a current State license as a Registered Nurse.
- Graduate from an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- Have at least 1 year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
- Frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
- Possess a valid driver's license and 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.
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
- Comprehensive 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.
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
