Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health Full Time/PRN

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Visits

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health with commitment and compassion. Work autonomy and flexible schedules

• 1:1 patient care
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
• As a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:

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.

High School Diploma or GED

• Current, unrestricted state RN licensee
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• 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

The base salary for this position is $34.50 to $65.00 per hour, based on the company's good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, internal equity, and production points. 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. Credenza Health