After Hours- Hospice RN

Posted:
10/10/2024, 3:18:00 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Springfield, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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:

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:

Job Title: Afterhours Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule: 7 days on/7 days off

About Us:

At Elara Caring, we're redefining home healthcare by providing exceptional care where it’s needed most – right in the comfort of our patients’ homes. We proudly deliver high-quality care to over 60,000 patients every day, and each team member plays an essential role in carrying out this mission. Join us as a Registered Nurse - After-Hours On-Call, and be part of a dynamic team that's committed to delivering the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Why Choose Elara Caring?

  • Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills are valued.

  • Make a Real Impact: Play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to patients during critical times.

  • Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy outstanding compensation, including medical, dental, and vision benefits starting after just 30 days.

  • Retirement Planning: 401K match and paid time off for full-time staff.

  • COVID-19 Safety: Your health and safety are a top priority, with PPE and stringent precautions in place.

Your Role as an Afterhours RN:

As an Afterhours RN, you'll be at the forefront of patient care, providing crucial support and nursing expertise outside of regular hours. You will:

  • Patient Assessment: Evaluate assigned home health care patients to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, ensuring that each visit aligns with the patient's care plan.

  • Initial & Ongoing Evaluation: Conduct initial evaluations and continuously assess nursing needs, adapting care plans as necessary to meet changing patient conditions.

  • Effective Communication: Relay significant findings, changes in health status, or environmental concerns to clinical supervisors, physicians, and other care team members.

  • Patient & Family Support: Offer counseling, instruction, and guidance on patient safety, leveraging family and community resources as needed.

  • Care Plan Implementation: Execute the plan of care for an assigned caseload, ensuring quality, continuity, and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

  • Nursing Standards: Identify deviations from standard patient conditions and take appropriate action to address these changes.

  • Plan Verification: Confirm care plans before each visit and provide care following physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Nursing Education: Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associates, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

  • Clinical Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting; home health experience is preferred but not mandatory.

  • Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse.

  • Travel: Ability to travel within a 50% radius of your coverage area.

  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with a focus on patient-centered care.

What Makes This Role Unique?

  • Be part of an industry-leading team where your nursing expertise makes a difference every day.

  • Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy that comes with working after-hours, while still being connected to a supportive clinical team.

  • Gain valuable experience in home healthcare, offering you the opportunity to develop your skills in a rapidly growing field.

Join Our Mission:

If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a team that values your dedication, Elara Caring is the place for you. Take this opportunity to grow your nursing career and make a meaningful impact by delivering care where it matters most.

Apply Today to start your journey with Elara Caring – where your commitment and compassion can truly shine.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to [email protected].

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to [email protected].