The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing treatment plans for a caseload of home health patients. They must monitor patient progress, communicate findings to physicians, and ensure all activities align with company vision and HIPAA regulations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted state RN license and have at least one year of clinical nursing experience. A degree in nursing and experience with HomeCare HomeBase or home health/hospice care are preferred.
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
Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Springfield & Surrounding Communities At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Every day, our clinicians deliver high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 individuals nationwide, supporting patients and families through every stage of their health journey. As we continue to grow in the Springfield market, we are expanding our clinical team and seeking a dedicated full-time Registered Nurse (RN) who is ready to be part of a mission-driven organization that values clinical excellence, autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships. Why Join Elara Caring? At Elara Caring, we invest in our nurses because we know they are the heart of home-based care.
Autonomy in your practice with strong clinical support
1:1 patient care that allows time to truly make an impact
Growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding territory
Competitive compensation package (pay is based on experience with a range between $85K to $98K)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Family, pet, and bereavement leave
Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees
Free continuing education and professional development opportunities
Supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team environment What You’ll Do As a Home Health RN, you will serve as the clinical leader for your assigned patients, coordinating and delivering skilled nursing care in the home setting. Key responsibilities include:
Conducting comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualized Plans of Care
Managing a caseload of patients from admission through discharge
Performing start-of-care visits, routine visits, recertifications, and discharges
Evaluating physical, psychosocial, environmental, and functional patient needs
Collaborating with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
Monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans as needed
Educating patients and families on disease management, medications, and self-care strategies
Identifying early changes in condition and intervening to prevent avoidable hospitalizations
Documenting all clinical findings, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Schedules
Pet Insurance
Continuing Education Opportunities
401(K) With Employer Match
Family Bereavement
Pet Bereavement
Work Autonomy
Ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in the home environment What We’re Looking For
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
Ability and willingness to travel within the Springfield service area (up to 50%)
Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently. Must be able to lift 50–100 lbs. Join Our Growing Team This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a growing home health team making a real difference in the Springfield community. If you're a compassionate RN who values independence, clinical excellence, and meaningful patient care, we invite you to grow your career with Elara Caring. 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. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.
