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:

Join Elara Caring and Make a Difference!

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a After Hours Registered Nurse (RN).

Coverage Area: NW Cook, McHenry & Partial of Lake (Areas included, not limited to: Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Streamwood, Elgin, Algonquin )

Schedule: 7 Days on/7 Days off After Hours

Why Choose Elara Caring?

• Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Work with a team that values and supports your contributions.

• Unique, Rewarding Opportunities: Provide personalized care and make a tangible difference in your patients' lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401K plan, and paid time off.

• Comprehensive Onboarding & Mentorship: Receive the guidance and support you need to thrive in your role.

• Career Growth: Explore numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement.

As After-hours RN, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Assesses assigned case load of home health care patients to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs, and on-site evaluations.

• Makes the initial evaluation and re-evaluates the patient’s nursing needs during each visit.

• Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in health conditions, environment, or unsafe facility conditions to the clinical supervisor, the physician and/or other personnel involved with patient care.

• Counsels, instructs, and implements the plan for patient safety, utilizing patient information, family, and community resources.

• Participates in the implementation of the plan of care of an assigned case load to ensure quality, continuity of care, and achievement of patient outcomes.

• Identifies deviations from normal Nursing and normal patient condition status. Initiates appropriate actions based on the deviation.

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.

• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

What is Required?

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

• 1+ year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.

• Home Health/Hospice experience is preferred, but not required.

• Current State license as a Registered Nurse.

• Ability to travel approximately 50%

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Preferred to live in service area. This creates less driving for you and better service time for patients

Be a Part of Something Great

By joining Elara Caring, you’re not just taking a job; you’re embracing a calling. If you’re passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of a compassionate, dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

** Apply Today! **

You will report to the Branch Manager or Clinical Manager.

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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