Flexible Behavioral Health RN — Home Health 1:1 Care

Elara Caring; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

1:1 patient care

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Elara Caring in Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health to deliver compassionate, high-quality home-based care to patients and families in their preferred setting. You will assess needs, plan care, coordinate with an Interdisciplinary Team, and document ongoing progress during each visit.

This role emphasizes 1:1 patient care, travel within branch coverage area, and clear communication of health status changes to supervisors and physicians.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license.
• 1+ year clinical nursing experience.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and assist with transfers.
• Home Health/Hospice/HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses caseload of behavioral health patients and families to identify needs.
• Assumes primary responsibility for caseload planning and evaluation of care.
• Assesss data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors and incorporate into plan of care.
• Performs initial evaluation and re-evaluation of nursing needs during visits.
• Communicates significant findings to Clinical Supervisor/physician and team.
• Revises plan of care as issues are identified and notifies team.
• Counsels and educates patient and family in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Teaches behavioral health principles to staff in alternate care settings.
• Initiates and documents delivery of care per agency policy.
• Informs supervisor of any unusual facility issues and provides support at time of death.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase experience

Job description

Elara Caring in Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health to deliver compassionate, high-quality home-based care to patients and families in their preferred setting. You will assess needs, plan care, coordinate with an Interdisciplinary Team, and document ongoing progress during each visit.

This role emphasizes 1:1 patient care, travel within branch coverage area, and clear communication of health status changes to supervisors and physicians.