Behavioral Health RN

6 days ago

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States Amedisys Full time
About Amedisys

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system.

With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, we are committed to improving the lives of those we serve.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse to join our team in providing high-quality care to patients in their homes.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric nursing and experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities
  • Perform initial nursing evaluations, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs.
  • Observe and evaluate the physical and mental status of patients for complications and medication side effects.
  • Maintain 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.
  • Instruct patients/caregivers 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 specimen collections.
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • Current RN license, specific to the state(s) 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 and nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.
    • An RN with a bachelor's degree in nursing and one year of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.
    • An RN with a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and two years of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
What We Offer
  • A competitive compensation package that reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans, paid time off, and up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly.
  • A fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a growing company.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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