Elara Caring·New Haven, Connecticut
The Registered Nurse assesses home health care patients to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs. They implement and monitor plans of care while communicating significant health changes to supervisors 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.
Registered Nurse After-Hours On-Call At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Registered Nurse After-hours on-call. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Registered Nurse After-hours on-call with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! Why Join the Elara Caring mission? Work autonomy and flexible schedules 1:1 patient care Supportive and collaborative environment Competitive compensation package Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(K) with employer match Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement Pet insurance As Registered Nurse After-hours on-call, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: Assesses assigned case load of home health care patients to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs, and on-site evaluations. Makes the initial evaluation and re-evaluates the patient’s nursing needs during each visit. Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in health conditions, environment, or unsafe facility conditions to the clinical supervisor, the physician and/or other personnel involved with patient care. Counsels, instructs, and implements the plan for patient safety, utilizing patient information, family, and community resources. Participates in the implementation of the plan of care of an assigned case load to ensure quality, continuity of care, and achievement of patient outcomes. Identifies deviations from normal Nursing and normal patient condition status. Initiates appropriate actions based on the deviation. Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. Performs other duties/projects as assigned. What is Required? Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associates or Baccalaureate School of Nursing. 1+ year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting. Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment Home Health experience is preferred, but not required. Current State license as a Registered Nurse. Ability to travel approximately 50% Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will report to the Branch Manager or Clinical Manager. 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 EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current State RN license and at least one year of clinical care experience. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a willingness to travel approximately 50% are required.
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.