Psychiatric RN

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs.
• Observes and evaluates the physical and mental status of the patient for complications and medication side effects.
• Maintains awareness for indicators in patients' behavior that call for change in the treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) as well as other medical signs and symptoms.
• Instructs patient/caregiver in cognitive and technical aspects of care, medication regimes, disease processes, safety interventions, ADL care, coping skills, symptom management and other interventions.
• Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen collections.
• Acts as a case manager in coordinating care for patients as assigned.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, psychiatrist and care team.

Requirements

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Must have one of the following to meet CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting:
  • An RN with a master's degree in a mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty.
  • An RN with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
  • An RN with a diploma or associate's degree in nursing.
• Must have nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.
• Must have one year of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting if RN with a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Must have two years of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting if RN with a diploma or associate's degree.
• Please note: Experience must have been within the last three to five years. If not, documentation must support psychiatric retraining or classes or CEUs to update psychiatric knowledge.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Must have one of the following to meet CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting:
• An RN with a master's degree in a mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty.
• An RN with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• An RN with a diploma or associate's degree in nursing.
• Must have nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.
• Must have one year of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting if RN with a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Must have two years of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting if RN with a diploma or associate's degree.
• Please note: Experience must have been within the last three to five years. If not, documentation must support psychiatric retraining or classes or CEUs to update psychiatric knowledge.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Skills

• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices and procedures.
• Ability to assess and manage patient's physical and mental health needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in administering medications and performing lab draws.
• Experience in case management and coordination of care.
• Effective documentation and reporting skills.

Pay

$75,000 - $90,000

Schedule

Hours and schedule vary based on patient needs and company requirements.

Benefits

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.