RN Behavioral Health Psych Home Health

Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S., offers a full-time day position for a psychiatric registered nurse. Make a difference every day helping patients heal at home.

Pay

$62,000–$72,000 (varies by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience).

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 (spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets, etc.)
• Mental health support: up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program
• 401(k) with company match
• Family support: infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement

Benefit eligibility varies by position and shift status; participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

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 behavioral indicators that signal a need 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 CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting through one of the following:
  • Master’s degree in mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty, with nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing, with one year of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting
  • Diploma or associate’s degree in nursing, with 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