5 Reasons to Become a Home Care Nurse

5 Reasons to Consider a Nursing Career in Home Care

As a nurse, you have many directions you can take your career. You could work in a hospital, clinic or private practice, for example. But have you considered a job as a home care nurse? Read on to learn why we think a home health nurse job is a great option for you.

1. Enjoy a flexible schedule
   

   A job in home care nursing allows you to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle. We know it’s important for you to be able to give your best to both your family and your patients. With a flexible schedule that meets your needs, you can balance your personal and professional responsibilities.

2. Spend quality time with your patients
   

   As a home health care nurse, you provide care to patients wherever they call home. Spending quality time with patients in their home presents the opportunity to build relationships and learn how to best meet each patient’s individual health care needs.

3. Every day is different
   

   Home care nurses travel to visit patients in their preferred home setting. This means that each day offers different experiences and interactions with a variety of people. Though you may visit the same patients on a regular basis, no two days are exactly the same.

4. Grow your skills
   

   When working in home care, nurses really “do it all.” From wound care and medication administration to providing patient education and communicating with their teams, nurses have many responsibilities. This presents abundant opportunities to grow your skillsets. Elara Caring also offers a mentorship program, continuing education and tuition reimbursement for ongoing learning and growth.

5. Make a difference in your community
   

   It’s extremely rewarding to help patients in your community manage their health right at home. Whether patients are recovering from an illness or surgery or focusing on personal goals under hospice care, in home nursing care makes a lasting impact on their quality of life.

Join Elara Caring’s team of home care nurses

If you’re ready to make the switch to home care, view Elara Caring’s job openings and apply online today! Still have questions? Reach out to our recruiting team at recruiting@elara.com.