RN - Behavioral Health Home Visits

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

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.