Nursing Jobs in Dracut, MA
$88,000 - $105,000 / year
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 – Home Health Full Time Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Provide personalized care. Build meaningful relationships. Help patients thrive at home. At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients live. Every day, our teams provide high-quality, personalized care to more than 60,000 patients in the place they call home. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Registered Nurse to join our collaborative clinical team. In this role, you will provide individualized nursing care, manage a dedicated caseload, and help patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain their independence at home. Home health nursing gives you the opportunity to slow down, focus on one patient at a time, and make clinical decisions based on what each patient truly needs—all while having the autonomy to manage your day with the support of an experienced interdisciplinary team. Why Join Elara Caring? One-on-one patient care Autonomy and flexibility in managing your schedule Supportive and collaborative clinical team Competitive compensation (pay is based off experience and education with a range $88-105K) Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing clinical support Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees Continuing education opportunities for all employees Family and pet bereavement leave Pet insurance Opportunities for professional growth and advancement What You’ll Do As a Home Health Registered Nurse , you will take primary responsibility for coordinating and managing an assigned patient caseload. Your responsibilities will include: Completing comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments in patients’ homes Evaluating each patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, and safety needs Developing, implementing, coordinating, and updating individualized Plans of Care Providing skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders, agency standards, and applicable regulations Monitoring patients’ conditions, progress, medications, symptoms, and response to treatment Performing follow-up visits based on each patient’s clinical needs and Plan of Care Educating patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications, treatments, disease management, self-care techniques, and signs that require clinical attention Coordinating care with physicians, therapists, social workers, home health aides, facilities, and other members of the interdisciplinary team Communicating significant findings, changes in condition, safety concerns, or environmental risks promptly to the appropriate clinical personnel Revising the Plan of Care when patient needs change and obtaining updated physician orders as required Helping patients and caregivers access appropriate clinical, family, and community resources Taking proactive steps to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department visits Maintaining timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation Protecting patient and employee privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements Participating in quality-improvement, safety, and patient-outcome initiatives Performing additional duties and special projects as assigned What You’ll Need Graduate of an accredited nursing program Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the applicable state At least one year of nursing experience in a clinical care setting Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Previous home health or hospice experience preferred Homecare Homebase experience preferred Strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and care-coordination skills Ability to manage an assigned caseload and work independently in the field Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and an interdisciplinary clinical team Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance in accordance with state requirements Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned branch coverage area Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50–100 lbs. If you are ready to bring your nursing skills into a setting where you can focus on one patient at a time and see the real-life impact of your care, we would love to connect with you. Apply today and help us deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right place. 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. 
$101,721 - $198,356 / year
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary Provides screening, preventive primary care and medical care services to members - primarily in non-clinical settings where members feel most comfortable, including in-home, community and nursing facilities and “pop up” clinics. Strives to ensure member progress toward desired outcomes and contributes to overarching strategy to provide quality and cost-effective member care. Essential Job Duties • Provides general medical care and care coordination to various and/or specific patient member populations – adult, women’s health, pediatric, and geriatric. • Performs comprehensive evaluations including history and physical exams for gaps in care and preventive assessments. • Addresses both chronic and acute primary care complaints, and demonstrates ability to ascertain medical urgency. • Establishes and documents reasonable medical diagnoses. • Seeks specialty consultation as appropriate. • Orders/performs pertinent diagnostic laboratory and radiology testing for the medical diagnosis or presenting symptoms; works within an environment of limited resources and therefore uses diagnostic tests judiciously and appropriately. • Understands when a member's needs are beyond their scope of knowledge and when physician oversight is needed. • Creates and implements a medical plan of care. • Schedules appointments for visits when appropriate. • Provides post-discharge coordination to reduce hospital readmission rates and emergency room utilization. • Performs face-to-face in-person visits in a variety of settings including in-home, skilled nursing facilities, and public locations. • Performs face-to-face visits via alternative modalities based on business need, leadership direction and state regulations. • Orders bulk laboratory orders to target specific member populations. • Performs alternating on-call coverage to triage any urgent lab results and pharmacy inquiries and develops appropriate plans of care. • Participates in community-based “pop up clinics” to build relationships with communities, and address gaps in health care. • Drives up to 120 miles a day on a regular basis to a variety of locations within the assigned region. Drives beyond 120 miles as part of extended mileage may be required on special project days. Special projects may include an overnight hotel stay. • Obtains and maintains cross-state license in other states besides home state based on business need. • Collaborates with fellow nurse practitioners to develop best practices to perform work duties efficiently and effectively. • Actively participates in regional meetings. • May prescribe medications and perform procedures as appropriate. • Performs timely medical records documentation in electronic medical record (EMR) computer system. • On occasion, may be required to walk flights of stairs while carrying up to 50 lbs. of equipment. • Engages in practices constituting the practice of medicine in collaboration with and under the medical direction and supervision of a licensed physician to the degree required by state laws. • Local travel required (based upon state/contractual requirements). Required Qualifications • At least 1 year of experience as a nurse practitioner, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. • Active and unrestricted national certification from one of the following organizations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). • Current state-issued license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. • Prescriber Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with authority to prescribe per state qualifications. License must be active and unrestricted in state of practice. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. • Valid and unrestricted driver's license, reliable transportation, and adequate auto insurance for job related travel requirements. • Ability to work within a variety of settings and adjust style as needed - working with diverse populations, various personalities and personal situations. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-motivation. • Responsive in all forms of communication. • Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations. • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. • Excellent time-management and prioritization skills; ability to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to change. • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Microsoft Office suite/applicable software program(s) proficiency, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience. Preferred Qualifications • Experience as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner in a home health, community health or public health setting. • Experience in home health as a licensed clinician, especially in management of chronic conditions. • Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to health care. • Immunization and point of care testing skills. • Bilingual. To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the Internal Job Board. Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V Pay Range: $101,721 - $198,356 / ANNUAL *Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. 
