Description
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.
**Job Description:**
******* **Make a Difference Where It Matters Most** *******
At **Elara Caring** , we believe the best care is provided where you live. We deliver high-quality, personalized care to over 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home settings. Our mission is clear: we care. As a **Registered Nurse** in Behavioral Health, you'll play a pivotal role in this mission, providing essential care and support to our patients in Worcester and surrounding areas.
**Position Details:**
**Schedule:** PT/PRN for Weekends (hours are flexible)
**Coverage Area:** Chicopee and surrounding areas
**Why Join Elara Caring?**
**Work Autonomy and Flexible Schedules:** Enjoy the freedom to manage your schedule and make meaningful connections with patients.
**1:1 Patient Care:** Provide individualized care that makes a real difference in patients' lives.
**Supportive and Collaborative Environment:** Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.
**Competitive Compensation Package:** That reflects your expertise and dedication.
**Growth:** Grow within the company! Advancement Opportunities!
**On an Average Day, you will:**
**A** ssesses assigned case load of behavioral health care patients and families to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, Interdisciplinary Team reports, after hours reports, and on-site evaluations.
**A** ssumes primary responsibility for caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the plan of treatment.
**A** ssesses patient needs and obtains data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family/caregiver health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care.
**M** akes the initial evaluation and re-evaluates the patient's nursing needs during each visit. Makes follow up visits according to patient, family, and facility needs.
**C** ommunicates significant findings, problems, and changes in health condition, environment, or unsafe facility conditions to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
**R** evises the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and other team members.
**C** ounsels, instructs, and includes the patient, facility, and family in following the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
**T** eaches behavioral health philosophy and pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings (nursing homes, hospital, assisted-living facilities, etc.).
**I** nitiates, supervises, and documents observance of the behavioral health aide and LPN delivery of care per agency policy.
**I** nforms supervisor and/or facility supervisor of unusual or potentially problematic nursing facility issues.
**P** rovides appropriate support at time of death and perform bereavement assessment.
**Requirements:**
Current, unrestricted state RN licensee
1+ years of experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse
Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Must be able and willing to travel 50%
Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred
Previous Home Health or Hospice Experience is preferred
Previous experience with Homecare HomeBase is preferred
**Join Us and Be the Heart of Exceptional Care!**
-If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and families, apply today to become a part of the Elara Caring family. Bring your skills, compassion, and dedication to where they're needed most - at home.-
**You will report to the Clinical Manager or Clinical Supervisor**
**-This is not a comprehensive list of all job-** **responsibilities** **-; a full-** **-job description-** **-will be provided. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.-**
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-Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.-
-Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.-
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