Home Health Behavioral Health - Registered Nurse (RN/ PRN) - Part Time
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Psychiatric Care & Support
Make a Meaningful Difference—One Patient at a Time
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for behavioral health? Join our Home Health team and provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients safely remain in the comfort of their own homes.
As a Behavioral Health RN, you'll do more than treat medical conditions—you'll build trusted relationships, support emotional well-being, and empower patients facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, dementia, and other behavioral health needs. Every visit is an opportunity to improve quality of life and make a lasting impact.
What You’ll Do- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Provide skilled nursing care and case management in the home setting.
- Monitor patient progress and perform ongoing reassessments.
- Communicate patient status, assessment findings, and recommended interventions to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Manage medical and behavioral health conditions through evidence-based nursing interventions.
- Evaluate medication effectiveness, identify adverse reactions or contraindications, and educate patients on medication compliance.
- Administer IM medications as ordered.
- Respond appropriately to behavioral health or situational crises.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
- Support patients and families with education, encouragement, and compassionate care throughout their treatment journey.
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
- Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience that meets one of the following:
- Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of recent psychiatric/behavioral health experience,
or - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) with at least 1 year of recent psychiatric/behavioral health experience,
or - Master's Degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing with at least 1 year of recent psychiatric/behavioral health experience.
- Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of recent psychiatric/behavioral health experience,
- Experience may be in home health, acute psychiatric care, or outpatient behavioral health settings.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
- For agencies operating under Medicare Home Health Benefit with Palmetto as Fiscal Intermediary, candidates must meet applicable Behavioral Health Home Care Nurse approval requirements.
- Flexible PRN schedule with weekday hours.
- One-on-one patient care in a home health setting.
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families.
- Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
- Rewarding work that promotes independence, dignity, and improved quality of life.
If you’re a dedicated Behavioral Health RN who values compassionate, patient-centered care, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay Rate: $113K - $138K per year
Position Type:
Part Time/PRN
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
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