RN Psych Part-time

Grow your career internally at Elara Caring, our best talent comes from within!

Job Description:

ID#JR-131250

Registered Nurse Behavioral health Visits - PRN

Bridgeport area

Delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place is the mission that drives Elara Caring, and that starts with the right people. We have extraordinary employees with a passion and enthusiasm to exceed the expectations of each patient we serve, each visit, every day—and that could include you.

Elara Caring is looking for a passionate Registered Nurse RN Behavioral Health to join our elite team of healthcare professionals and make a difference, one patient at a time.

 

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

  • Supportive, collaborative environment
  • Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in their homes
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship
  • Opportunities for advancement and growth
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K and paid-time off for full-time staff.

 

What is Required?

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
  • Current RN License as required by state
  • CPR certification with American Heart Association or America Red Cross
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently, with the capability to lift to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to meet physical demands of the job
  • Positive attitude
  • Dedication to quality patient care
  • Strong communication skills
  • Reliable transportation to perform job duties

 

Apply with Elara Caring today!

 

This is not a comprehensive list of all job duties; a full job description will be provided.

 

 

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.   

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