Behavioral Health Nurse - Home Care Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services; Cookeville (TN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, seeks a Behavioral Health Nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care in home or alternative settings. The role involves assessing patients, planning care with physicians, and supervising licensed practical nurses and home health aides.

The RN will perform psycho-biological interventions, medication reviews, and patient/caregiver education while maintaining case management and coordination with the Clinical Manager.

Formación

• RN with a master’s degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing and licensed in the state of practice.
• Recent nursing experience in psychiatric care settings (acute treatment, home care, partial hospitalization) preferred.
• Active RN license in state of practice; current CPR certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Makes initial assessment visit and develops the patient’s plan of care with physician/Clinical Manager.
• Manages medical illness per plan of care; performs psycho-biological interventions.
• Conducts medication reviews and educates patients and caregivers on medication regimens, safety, and side effects.
• Provides teaching to patients and families on medication administration and self-care.
• Evaluates medications and ensures compliance; administers IM or IV medications.
• Assesses crises, provides counseling, and coordinates with other professionals as needed.
• Coaches staff and participates in staff development and QAPI programs.
• Maintains documentation per guidelines and ensures confidentiality.

Conocimientos

Clinical competencies

Effective communication

Medical software proficiency

Team collaboration

Time management

Orientation/compliance

Educación

Master’s in psychiatric/mental health nursing

RN with bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN with diploma/associate degree in nursing

Descripción del empleo

Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, seeks a Behavioral Health Nurse to deliver direct and indirect patient care in home or alternative settings. The role involves assessing patients, planning care with physicians, and supervising licensed practical nurses and home health aides.

The RN will perform psycho-biological interventions, medication reviews, and patient/caregiver education while maintaining case management and coordination with the Clinical Manager.