Registered Nurse – Psych Visits, PRN

Elara Capital

Behavioral health RN providing psychiatric home visits for Elara Caring, a home care provider serving patients in their preferred home settings. Assessing, coordinating, and evaluating individualized care plans.

Posted 8/7/2026part-timeNew London • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing and managing behavioral health care needs, including the development and implementation of comprehensive care plans. Proficient in communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse LicenseBehavioral Health AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentHome Health ExperiencePatient Counseling

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EvaluationSymptom ManagementDocumentationLifting and Transferring Patients

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationDependability

Tools & Technologies

Homecare HomeBase

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDNursing Degree

Industry Keywords

Home HealthHospice CareInterdisciplinary Plan of CareBereavement Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess assigned caseloads of behavioral health care patients and families to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs
Assume primary responsibility for caseloads, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating plans of treatment
Assess patient needs and incorporate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors into plans of care
Perform initial and follow-up evaluations of patients' nursing needs during visits
Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in health condition or environment to supervisors, physicians, facilities, and care personnel
Revise plans of care in response to patient care issues and notify relevant clinical and care team members
Counsel and instruct patients, facilities, and families regarding the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care
Teach behavioral health philosophy and pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings
Initiate, supervise, and document behavioral health aide and LPN care delivery according to agency policy
Report unusual or potentially problematic nursing facility issues
Provide support at time of death and perform bereavement assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current, unrestricted state RN license
1+ years of experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Ability and willingness to travel within the branch/office coverage area
Dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
Ability and willingness to travel 50%
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
Previous experience with Homecare HomeBase preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work autonomy and flexible schedules
1:1 patient care
Supportive and collaborative environment
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities for all employees
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement leave
Pet insurance