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At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home‑care industry. Each employee can make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join an elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place. Job Description Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health Home Visits (Full Time). Sign‑on bonus of $2,500. Bilingual (Spanish reading and writing) is a plus. Enjoy flexibility; you will not be caring for an entire wing of patients. Work in Waterbury and surrounding towns. Benefits Work autonomy and flexible schedules 1:1 patient care Supportive and collaborative environment Competitive compensation package Tuition reimbursement for full‑time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with employer match Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement, and pet insurance Responsibilities Assess assigned case load of behavioral‑health care patients and families to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs. Use documentation, clinical records, interdisciplinary team reports, after‑hours reports, and on‑site evaluations. Assume primary responsibility for the caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the plan of treatment. Assess patient needs and obtain 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. Make the initial evaluation and re‑evaluate the patient’s nursing needs during each visit. Schedule follow‑up visits according to patient, family, and facility needs. Communicate 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. Revise the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notify the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and other team members. Counsel, instruct, and include the patient, facility, and family in following the interdisciplinary plan of care. Teach behavioral‑health philosophy and pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, assisted‑living facilities, etc. Initiate, supervise, and document observance of the behavioral health aide and LPN delivery of care per agency policy. Inform supervisor and/or facility supervisor of unusual or potentially problematic nursing facility issues. Provide appropriate support at the time of death and perform bereavement assessment. Requirements High School Diploma or GED Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Current, unrestricted state RN license 1+ year of experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse Able and willing to travel within the branch/office coverage area (50% of the time) Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently, with the capability to lift 50‑100 lbs Previous home health or hospice experience preferred Previous experience with Homecare HomeBase preferred Equal Employment Opportunity 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 and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to protected characteristics. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay & Benefit Information Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at EVerify Elara Caring participates in E‑Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I‑9 completed. Apply Today! Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr