Registered Nurse Psych Visits FT

Elara Caring; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle

Job summary

Elara Caring in Bridgeport seeks a Registered Nurse for Behavioral Health visits. This full-time role offers benefits and the chance to impact home-based care by assessing needs and coordinating individualized care plans during patient visits.

You will educate families, supervise aides and LPNs, and provide end-of-life support when needed, while maintaining high standards of compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (Certificate, Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate).
• 1+ year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Home Health experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the plan of care and behavioral health support.
• Supervise and support Behavioral Health Aides and LPNs while ensuring quality care.
• Provide compassionate end-of-life support and complete bereavement assessments.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care

Care plan coordination

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse license

Nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/Bachelor)

Job description

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 staffand 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 [e-mail]. 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 https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.