PRN Home Health RN

Elara Caring Newburyport, MA 01950, US

$65 - $75 / visit

Job Description:

PRN Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Newburyport- Haverhill

Are you an experienced Home Health RN looking for a part-time position that offers flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful one-on-one patient care?

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate PRN Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. This role is ideal for an RN who understands home health operations, can work independently, and values building meaningful relationships with patients and families.

Why Join Elara Caring?

Flexible part-time scheduling
One-on-one patient care
Independence and field-based autonomy
Competitive compensation of $65 to $75 per point, based on experience
Mileage reimbursement
Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative team
Meaningful work that helps patients remain safe and independent at home

What You’ll Do

Complete admissions, assessments, routine visits, recertifications, and discharges
Develop and update individualized plans of care
Monitor patients’ conditions and communicate significant changes
Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team
Educate patients and families about medications, conditions, safety, and self-care
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Help prevent avoidable hospitalizations through proactive nursing care

What You’ll Need

Current, unrestricted Massachusetts RN license
Previous home health nursing experience required
Ability to work independently and manage visits efficiently
Availability to commit to a consistent part-time schedule
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
Willingness to travel throughout Bellingham and surrounding communities
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently and lift 50–100 pounds

Bring Your Home Health Experience to a Team That Values It

Join Elara Caring and enjoy the flexibility of part-time work while helping patients recover, manage their health, and maintain their independence at home.

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.

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