Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Company: Elara Caring
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Des Plaines, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Home Health - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff 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 5K SIGN ON BONUS 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 Home Health. 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 Home Health 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 a Registered Nurse Home Health, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: - Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Home Health team. - Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule. - Assesses assigned case load of home health care patients and families to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, Interdisciplinary Team reports, after hours reports, and on-site evaluations. - Assumes primary responsibility for caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the plan of treatment. - Assesses patient needs and obtains data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family/caregiver health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care. - Makes the initial evaluation and re-evaluates the patient’s nursing needs during each visit. Makes follow up visits according to patient, family, and facility needs. - Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in health condition, environment, or unsafe facility conditions to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and/or other personnel involved with patient care. - Revises the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and other team members. What is Required? - Current, unrestricted state RN licensee - 1 year experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse - Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area. - Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment - Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws. - Must be able and willing to travel 50% - Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred - Previous Home Health or Hospice Experience is preferred - Previous experience with HomeCare HomeBase is preferred You will report to the Clinical Manager or Clinical Supervisor The low end of the compensation range is $83,000 to the high end up to $93,000 annually, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call, or other performance-based compensation variables. As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experiences in delivering exceptional care to those we serve. 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 . 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 Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed. Elara Caring Job ID JR-133174. Posted job title: Registered Nurse RN Home Health About Elara Caring Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success. Benefits - Sign-On bonus

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