Psychiatric Nurse

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric RN to join our team at Amedisys. As a Psychiatric RN, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in the comfort of their own homes.

• 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 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 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 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.

• 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. Must have nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.
  • An RN with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Must have 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. Must have 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.

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

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.