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:

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, RN | Home Health
Westlake, Lorain, and Elyria, Ohio
Elara Caring

Build trust through one-on-one nursing care that meets patients where they are.

As a Behavioral Health RN with Elara Caring, you’ll help patients manage their health in familiar surroundings. You’ll build relationships, understand the challenges affecting their daily lives, and coordinate care around their individual needs.

This role serves Cleveland’s west side and nearby communities, including Lakewood, Rocky River, Westlake, North Olmsted, Avon, Avon Lake, Lorain, and Elyria.

Why Choose This Opportunity?

• One-on-one patient care focused on individual needs.
• Work autonomy and flexible scheduling.
• Collaboration with a clinical team.
• Opportunities to strengthen your skills through continuing education.

What You’ll Do

• Assess patients’ physical, behavioral health, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Manage your assigned caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, providing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Reassess patients during visits and update care plans as needs change.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers how to follow the care plan and manage symptoms.
• Communicate significant findings, changes in condition, and safety concerns to the clinical supervisor, physician, and care team.
• Coordinate with other providers and care settings to support continuity of care.
• Supervise and document behavioral health aide and LPN care according to agency policy.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide support at the time of death and complete bereavement assessments when applicable.

What You’ll Need

• Current, unrestricted RN license valid in Ohio.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical care setting.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory, with approximately 50% travel.
• A dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Home health or hospice experience.
• Homecare Homebase experience.

Benefits That Support You

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement leave.

Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Ready to make your next nursing role more personal? Apply today to join Elara Caring’s behavioral health team serving Westlake, Lorain, Elyria, and surrounding communities.

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 recruiting@elara.com.

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

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