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:
Chicopee Service Area/ Full Time
At Elara Caring, we don’t just open cases—we set the clinical standard for everything that follows.
The admission visit is where skilled home health either succeeds or struggles downstream. That’s why this role is reserved for experienced nurses who understand that strong admissions are built on clinical precision, sharp assessment skills, and disciplined documentation from the very first visit.
We are seeking a high-performing Skilled Home Health RN who is confident in the field, strong in clinical judgment, and understands how to build an accurate, defensible foundation of care in the home setting.
This is not a training role. This is a role for nurses who have already mastered the rhythm, complexity, and responsibility of home health admissions.
This is a field-based, high-skill clinical admission role focused on:
First-visit comprehensive assessments in the home
Establishing clinically sound, compliant plans of care
Identifying risks and care needs that drive downstream outcomes
Ensuring documentation reflects the true clinical picture—not just checkboxes
Focused on high-impact admission work, not long-term caseload management
Competitive compensation: $85,000–$98,000 annually
Strong clinical infrastructure and support without micromanagement
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing continuing education
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off, holidays, and family & pet bereavement benefits
Opportunity to stay clinically active in home health without being tied to a full case load burden
As an Admission Nurse, you will:
Complete comprehensive Skilled Home Health admissions in the home setting
Perform advanced clinical assessments across physical, psychosocial, and environmental domains
Translate patient presentation into a clear, accurate initial plan of care
Identify clinical risks, safety concerns, and gaps in care at the point of entry
Ensure all admission documentation is complete, compliant, and clinically defensible
Communicate findings and significant changes promptly to physicians and care teams (within 24 hours)
Make sound clinical decisions that shape downstream care quality and outcomes
Maintain accuracy and compliance aligned with internal standards and regulatory expectations
This role is designed for experienced SHH clinicians who have:
Active, unrestricted RN license
Minimum 1+ year of Skilled Home Health experience (required)
Strong, independent field nursing practice in admissions or high-acuity home visits
Working knowledge of HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) preferred
Solid understanding of home health compliance, documentation expectations, and visit structure
Confidence operating independently in the field and managing full admission workflows
Strong assessment skills with the ability to quickly synthesize clinical information
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation required
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the coverage area
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently; able to lift 50–100 lbs
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
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