Behavioral Health RN

6 days ago

Vidalia, Georgia, United States Amedisys Full time
About the Role

Amedisys is seeking a skilled and compassionate Behavioral Health RN to join our team in providing high-quality care to patients in their homes. As a Behavioral Health RN, you will be responsible for performing initial nursing evaluations, observing and evaluating patient physical and mental status, and instructing patients and caregivers on cognitive and technical aspects of care.

Responsibilities
  • Perform initial nursing evaluations, 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.
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. 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.
What We Offer
  • A competitive compensation package that reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
  • Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much-needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

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