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Home Health Registered Nurse

Elara Caring · Litchfield, IL · $75,000–$80,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient's condition before it became serious.

What they are checking: Whether they have strong assessment skills and act on early warning signs.

Tell me about a time you supported a family through a hard diagnosis.

What they are checking: Whether they bring compassion to emotional moments in a patient's home.

Why does PRN home health work suit you right now?

What they are checking: Whether their availability and goals match a flexible, as-needed role.

What would you do

This is a PRN role covering areas like Carlinville, Litchfield and Springfield. How would you make sure you're ready when you're called in?

What they are checking: Whether they can be flexible and reliable as an as-needed nurse.

How do you pick up a patient you've never met when another nurse has been seeing them?

What they are checking: Whether they review the chart and plan of care so care stays consistent.

A patient refuses their medication during your visit. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respect patient rights while educating and reporting to the physician.

How do you handle a visit in a rural area where the patient's home is far from help?

What they are checking: Whether they plan for safety and emergencies when working alone far from support.

About the work

Walk me through a routine revisit for a diabetic patient with a foot wound.

What they are checking: Whether they can assess, treat and teach during a typical home visit.

What do you document after each visit, and why does it matter in home health?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that documentation supports care, compliance and reimbursement.

How comfortable are you with OASIS assessments and electronic charting in the field?

What they are checking: Whether they can document accurately on mobile devices during busy days.

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The full job description

As published by Elara Caring.

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 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 The base salary for this position is $75,000 to $80,000 annually, based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity. You will report to the Clinical Manager or Clinical Supervisor 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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