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Elara Caring
Springfield, Massachusetts

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Case Manager 5K SIGN ON BONUS

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$90k

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Posted 37m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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 Behavioral Health Home Health
  • Territories: Springfield, Chicopee, Amherst, North Hampton, West Field, Holyoke

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

As a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

  • Assess patients' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
  • Manage a caseload and develop, coordinate, and update individualized care plans.
  • Complete initial assessments and provide ongoing evaluations during patient visits.
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate changes with physicians, supervisors, and the care team.
  • Update care plans based on patients' changing needs.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the plan of care and behavioral health support.
  • Teach behavioral health care and symptom management to staff in partner care settings.
  • Supervise and support Behavioral Health Aides and LPNs while ensuring quality care.
  • Report safety concerns or other issues to supervisors as needed.
  • Provide compassionate end-of-life support and complete bereavement assessments.

What Is Required?

  • Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
  • Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associates or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
  • 1+ year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting.
  • Home Health experience is preferred, but not required.

Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment

Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

What's in It for You?

  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
  • Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

"Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations."

The base salary for this position is $85,000 to $90,000 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.

  • Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

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 careers.elara.com

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse Case Manager will assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide ongoing evaluations in a home health setting. They will also educate families, supervise support staff, and coordinate care with physicians and the broader healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current State Registered Nurse license and have at least one year of clinical nursing experience. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required to travel between patient homes.

Key Skills

Case ManagementPatient AssessmentCare PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationBereavement AssessmentStaff SupervisionQuality AssuranceCommunication

Case Management — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 39 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Nurse Case Manager market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$90kNurse Case Manager median $100k (middle half $99k–$109k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Case Manager listings in Massachusetts241 active5,942 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 56% no call · 74% no weekends39 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Registered Nurse listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 5% offer loan repayment241 active listings, Nov 2026
New Case Management listings759 in the last 30 days349 the 30 days before (+117%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Case Manager Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 21 employers
7
<$100k
9
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
12% this job
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Nurse Case Manager listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,789 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Elara Caring

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Pet Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Family and Pet Bereavement
Fleet Vehicle Program or Mileage Reimbursement

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,822/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.