Elara Caring·Houston, Texas
The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing treatment plans for home health care patients. They must coordinate care, monitor patient progress, and communicate significant health changes to the clinical supervisor and physicians.
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: Registered nurse (Rn) – home health | prn
Deliver exceptional care. Enjoy flexible scheduling. Make every visit count.
At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where our patients feel most comfortable—at home. Every day, we provide high-quality home health services to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, helping them recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain their independence.
We're expanding our PRN Registered Nurse team—not because we're short-staffed, but because we're investing in additional clinical resources to ensure every patient receives the exceptional, personalized care they deserve. By growing our team proactively, we're able to provide better support for our clinicians, maintain manageable workloads, and continue delivering the high standard of care our patients expect.
Why choose elara caring?
✔ Flexible PRN scheduling that fits your lifestyle
✔ Join a team that's growing to support quality care—not simply replace vacancies
✔ Focus on meaningful patient relationships in a one-on-one setting
✔ Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team
✔ Competitive pay
✔ Opportunity to make a lasting impact in your local community
✔ National leader in home health with a patient-first culture
Deliver skilled nursing care to patients in their homes while promoting safety, independence, and quality of life.
Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
Perform admission, routine, and follow-up visits based on physician orders and patient needs.
Monitor patient progress and identify changes in condition, communicating findings promptly with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, treatments, and self-care.
Coordinate care with therapists, aides, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
Accurately complete clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Maintain compliance with agency policies, HIPAA regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and professional nursing standards.
Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that aligns with Elara Caring's mission and values.
What you'll need
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in an acute care, skilled nursing, or clinical care setting.
Previous home health experience is preferred, but not required.
Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) is a plus.
Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
Physical Requirements: Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently and be able to lift 50–100 lbs.
At Elara Caring, we believe excellent patient care starts with supporting our clinicians. That's why we're continuing to invest in our nursing team by adding PRN resources that allow us to maintain exceptional service, provide better coverage, and ensure patients receive the attention they deserve.
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.
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 [https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits]
Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted state RN license and have at least one year of clinical nursing experience. A valid driver's license, dependable vehicle, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.
Market context
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