Registered Nurse – Psych Visits, PRN

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned caseloads of behavioral health care patients and families to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs
• Assume primary responsibility for caseloads, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating plans of treatment
• Assess patient needs and incorporate physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors into plans of care
• Perform initial and follow-up evaluations of patients' nursing needs during visits
• Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in health condition or environment to supervisors, physicians, facilities, and care personnel
• Revise plans of care in response to patient care issues and notify relevant clinical and care team members
• Counsel and instruct patients, facilities, and families regarding the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care
• Teach behavioral health philosophy and pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings
• Initiate, supervise, and document behavioral health aide and LPN care delivery according to agency policy
• Report unusual or potentially problematic nursing facility issues
• Provide support at time of death and perform bereavement assessments

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current, unrestricted state RN license
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Ability and willingness to travel within the branch/office coverage area
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
• Ability and willingness to travel 50%
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
• Previous experience with Homecare Home Base preferred

Demonstrates expertise in assessing and managing behavioral health care needs, including the development and implementation of comprehensive care plans. Proficient in communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Registered Nurse License
• Behavioral Health Assessment
• Care Plan Development
• Home Health Experience
• Patient Counseling

• Clinical Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Patient Evaluation
• Symptom Management
• Documentation
• Lifting and Transferring Patients

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Dependability

• High School Diploma or GED
• Nursing Degree

• Home Health
• Hospice Care
• Interdisciplinary Plan of Care
• Bereavement Assessment

• Homecare Home Base