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. To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health with commitment and compassion. As a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: 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.
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.
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 including pet insurance
- 401(K) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and 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
