Behavioral Health Rn

Come Join Our Growing Team in New Bedford/Fall River Area!

We are excited to extend an invitation to you to join our esteemed team at Elara Caring, where we are currently seeking dedicated individuals to fill the position of Behavioral Health RN in New Bedford/Fall River area. This opportunity arises from our expanding census, necessitating the addition of skilled case managers to our team.

At Elara Caring, we hold a steadfast belief that the best care is provided where one resides. With a commitment to delivering high-quality care tailored to individual needs, our team endeavors to serve over 60,000 patients daily in the comfort of their preferred home settings. Regardless of the location or stage of their health journey, our patients receive compassionate care from our dedicated professionals. As a Behavioral Health RN, you will play an integral role in upholding this mission by fostering a team of healthcare providers driven by compassion and dedication.

Schedule: Monday through Friday (1p-9p OR 2p-10p)

On an Average day, you will:

• Assess assigned case load of home 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.
• Assume primary responsibility for caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the plan of treatment.
• Assess 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.
• Make 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.
• Communicate 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.
• Revise the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and other team members.
• Counsel, instructs, and includes the patient, facility, and family in following the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Teach home health philosophy and pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings (nursing homes, hospital, assisted-living facilities, etc.).
• Initiate, supervises, and documents observance of the home health aide and LPN delivery of care per agency policy.
• Inform supervisor and/or facility supervisor of unusual or potentially problematic nursing facility issues.
• Provide appropriate support at time of death and perform bereavement assessment.
• Document medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
• Handle the personal property of patients and their families with care.
• Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Maintain patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Hold a current, unrestricted state RN license.
• Possess a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance.
• Preferred: Hold an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Have previous Home Health or Hospice Experience.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs
• Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the State

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• are you able to work the afternoon into evening shift?

Experience:

• Behavioral Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fall River, MA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fall River, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road