Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Optimal Home Care, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family oriented company

Mileage reimbursement

401K plan + 15% matching

Company phone provided

PTO

Continuing education opportunities

iPad Purchase Program

Job summary

Optimal Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, compliant nursing care for our Colorado patients. You will assess needs, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians and therapy teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Join a family-oriented agency with strong support, ongoing education, and opportunities to grow. We value patient dignity, safety, and collaborative care delivery in a home health setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient or home care.
• Current Colorado nursing license in good standing.
• Ability to communicate clearly and document client activity.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ethical standards and HIPAA requirements.
• Assess patient condition and nursing needs; report symptoms and progress.
• Develop and implement a plan of care; administer medications as prescribed.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team; document care plans and changes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.
• Maintain detailed nursing records and progress notes.
• Collaborate with Home Health Aide and therapy teams as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

About this position

Home Care is looking for a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to provide services for our patients!

About us

Optimal Home Care is a trusted and growing agency serving the great Colorado area. Optimal is a Colorado owned and operated home health agency that has been serving patients since 2004. The culture at Optimal is what sets us apart. At Optimal Home Care you are not just a number. We are big enough to provide you with the support and resources you need to provide the highest possible patient care, but small enough to give you the culture and mission you’re looking for.

Core values

Commitment Advocacy Respect Excellence

Position & Responsibilities

• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and Professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association
• Practices and maintains patient safety and dignity by abiding by Federal, State, Local and Optimal policy & procedures as pertains to patient protected health information and HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act).
• Assesses client’s condition and needs, through the collection of health data, the recognition, interpretation and reporting of symptoms and psychological responses and re-evaluates the client nursing needs as required
• Develops and implements nursing plan of care with consideration for the dignity and desires of the client care, organizes and participates in direct client care, performs treatment and administers medications
• Formulates, notifies, and carries out client care plan which prescribes nursing actions toward achievable goals according to client needs
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for the client
• Initiates and participates in the development of the Plan of Treatment, obtains physician’s orders, clarifies those orders and obtains necessary revisions as needed, informs the physician of changes in the client's condition and provides written summary reports to the physician
• Participates in health counseling and teaching with the client and of family members
• Maintains detailed records of nursing actions, client progress, and response to therapy and teaching so that the Plan of Care can be documented and evaluated.
• Records clinical/progress notes in the client’s clinical record. Supervises care given by ancillary personnel. Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Coordinates discharge planning and prepare discharge summaries and instructions.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel to facilitate continuity of care
• Maintains competency by participating in in-service and continuing educational programs
• Participates in Monthly, Quarterly, Annual trainings as well as Zone meetings
• Coordinates Nursing, Home Health Aide, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and other services delivered to clients of the agency.

Why Optimal Home Care

• Family Oriented Company
• Dedicated intake and scheduling team that support you and your patients
• Supportive work environment with opportunity to learn and develop
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive benefits package
• 401K plan + 15% matching
• Company phone provided
• PTO
• Opportunity to provide individualized care to patients
• Continuing education opportunities
• iPad Purchase Program

Pay

Optimal Pays Per Visit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Psychiatric Inpatient, Outpatient or Home Care treatment setting
• Must be currently licensed and in good standing in the state of Colorado.
• Must be able to communicate in the language of the client and document client related activity as appropriate.
• Possesses adequate and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess adequate and effective interpersonal skills.