Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health, Home Health

Responsibilities

• Assessment of nursing needs, providing direct care and case management of the patient's care plan.
• Makes initial assessment and reassessment visits utilizing observation/assessment skills. Informs the physician of the results of the assessment and recommended clinical interventions.
• Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs. Documents and submits the assessment, progress and discharge notes and other required paperwork in a timely fashion as required by the agency.
• Manages medical illness; performs psycho-biological interventions.
• Evaluates medicines to identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant effects, drug allergies, side effects and contraindications.
• Instructs regarding ordered medication regimen and reviews medications and compliance.
• Administers IM medications.
• Manages situational or other crises

Qualifications

• Current State RN license must meet one of the following qualifications:
• Diploma or AA degree in nursing with at least 2 years recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last 3 years, in a psychiatric or mental health home care program or an acute psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient program,
• Baccalaureate in nursing with at least one-year recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last 3 years, in a psychiatric or mental health home care program or an acute psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient program,
• Master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing with at least one-year recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last 3 years, in a psychiatric or mental health home care program or an acute psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient program.
• Current CPR certification
• Licensed driver with current auto insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and a vehicle in good working order.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!