Posted:
7/31/2024, 10:27:41 PM
Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Workplace Type:
On-site
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: Saturdays and Sundays (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:
Assesses 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.
Assumes primary responsibility for caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the plan of treatment.
Assesses 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.
Makes 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.
Communicates 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.
Revises the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and other team members.
Counsels, instructs, and includes the patient, facility, and family in following the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
Teaches behavioral health philosophy and pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings (nursing homes, hospital, assisted-living facilities, etc.).
Initiates, supervises, and documents observance of the behavioral health aide and LPN delivery of care per agency policy.
Informs supervisor and/or facility supervisor of unusual or potentially problematic nursing facility issues.
Provides 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.
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].
Website: https://elara.com/
Headquarter Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Private Equity
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Home Health Care ⋅ Personal Health