Psychiatric RN
Amedisys is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate behavioral health RN for a full-time, day-shift position in homecare. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates with at least 2 full years of psychiatric experience.
About the Role
Join one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. This community-based role offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, better work/life balance, job stability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families by providing care in their homes.
Pay
Attractive pay range of $50,000 - $91,400, varying by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
- Choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
- Paid time off
- Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services yearly when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
- Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities (usable for spa/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets, and more)
- Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program
- 401(k) with company match
- Family support benefits, including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement
Note: Benefit eligibility may vary by position and shift status. Participation in some benefits requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan. Fleet vehicle program available for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs
- Observe and evaluate the physical and mental status of the patient for complications and medication side effects
- Maintain awareness of indicators in patients' behavior that call for change in treatment modality (e.g., crisis, suicidal ideation) and other medical signs and symptoms
- Instruct patient/caregiver in cognitive and technical aspects of care, medication regimes, disease processes, safety interventions, ADL care, coping skills, symptom management, and other interventions
- Administer IM medications, perform lab draws, and collect specimens
- Act as a case manager in coordinating care for patients as assigned
- Complete documentation timely and accurately
- Supervise LPNs and HHAs
- Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, psychiatrist, and care team
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) of assignment
- Must meet one of the following CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in home care:
- RN with a master's degree in mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty, plus nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting
- RN with a bachelor's degree in nursing, plus one year of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting
- RN with a diploma or associate's degree in nursing, plus two years of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting
- Experience must have been within the last three to five years; otherwise, documentation of psychiatric retraining, classes, or CEUs to update psychiatric knowledge is required
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance