staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric - $78K-100K per year

Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Psychiatric for a nursing job in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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:

JR-139050

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Visits

Full time with lots of benefits!

Bridgeport area

Enjoy some flexibility not working a long facility shift, or caring for a whole wing of clients!

To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! 

As a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health , you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: 

• Assess patients' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs. 
• Manage a caseload and develop, coordinate, and update individualized care plans. 
• Complete initial assessments and provide ongoing evaluations during patient visits. 
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes with physicians, supervisors, and the care team. 
• Update care plans based on patients' changing needs. 
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the plan of care and behavioral health support. 
• Teach behavioral health care and symptom management to staff in partner care settings. 
• Supervise and support Behavioral Health Aides and LPNs while ensuring quality care. 
• Report safety concerns or other issues to supervisors as needed. 
• Provide compassionate end-of-life support and complete bereavement assessments. 

What is Required? 

• Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
• 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 experience is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations. 

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

* Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. 

Equal Employment Opportunity : 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 race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at .

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 Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Elara Caring Job ID #JR-139050. Posted job title: Registered Nurse Psych Visits FT

About Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.