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Psychiatric Nurse

2 months ago


Shreveport Louisiana, United States Amedisys, Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at Amedisys, Inc., a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care. As a Psychiatric Nurse, you will play a critical role in delivering patient-centered care to individuals in their homes, promoting their physical and mental well-being.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform initial nursing evaluations, including behavioral health and psychiatric nursing needs.
  • Observe and evaluate patients' physical and mental status for complications and medication side effects.
  • Maintain awareness of indicators in patients' behavior that call for changes in treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) as well as other medical signs and symptoms.
  • Instruct patients and 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.
Requirements
  • Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
  • One of the following qualifications 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.
    • 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.
About Amedisys, Inc.

Amedisys, Inc. 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.