Behavioral Health RN

Angelscarehospice; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Company-Matched 401(k)

Extensive Training Opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kearney, NE, is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse. This role involves conducting thorough assessments and providing psychiatric care to home-bound patients. Candidates should possess a nursing degree and 1-2 years of relevant psychiatric experience. Those interested will find extensive training and generous benefits such as health coverage and 401(k) matching offered. The position demands effective communication and a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or psychiatric service.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse is mandatory.
• Current state Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
• Current state Driver’s License.
• CPR and Hepatitis consent/declination.
• Reliable transportation with valid auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments of patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions related to behavioral health.
• Maintain accurate medication profiles and complete admissions/discharges per standards.
• Document visits in EMR systems within required timeframes.
• Participate in QA activities and on-call rotation.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Care coordination

Clinical judgment

Effective communication

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Job description

# Behavioral Health RN5308 Parklane Drive, Ste 2, Kearney, NE 68847March 18, 2026### Job Description**Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BHRN)****Angels Care Home Health**Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We strive to be an industry leader and a destination for nurses who are looking for a long-term career with a company that supports them and their professional goals. With over 80 locations & growing, we are always looking for quality nurses to join our team.***Angels Care Home Health is Nationally Recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’!*****What we offer:*** **Generous Paid Time Off** + *The flexibility of our PTO plan allows you to set your own priorities & use it for any number of events in your life.** **Extensive Training** + *We encourage you to continue your professional development. Angels Care offers access to CEU portals at zero cost to you.** **Full Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits (Available 1st Month)** + *We offer comprehensive & competitive medical and dental benefits. There are multiple options for you to choose from so you can select a plan that works best for you.** **Company-Matched 401(k)** + *We care about your financial well-being and help contribute & plan for your future retirement goals.** **Career Advancement** + *Angels Care has an ‘Internal Promotion’ first mentality. We want you to grow your career with us!***About the position:**The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides psychiatric evaluation and therapy to home bound patients. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency; the BHRN also assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.**Essential Job Functions:*** Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments to identify physical, psychiatric, psychosocial, and environmental needs* Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized plans of care to ensure quality and continuity of services* Provide skilled nursing interventions related to behavioral health and applicable medical conditions within scope of practice* Coordinate care with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, families, and referral agencies* Ensure patient medication profiles are accurate and current at all times* Complete admissions, resumptions of care, recertifications, and discharges in accordance with regulatory standards* Demonstrate working knowledge of OASIS and ensure documentation supports medical necessity and homebound status* Complete visit documentation accurately and within required timeframes, including same-day SNVs and OASIS within 48 hours* Utilize appropriate behavioral health and medical assessment screening tools and evidence-based practices to evaluate and support patient needs.* Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with payer, federal, and state requirements* Supervise and provide clinical direction to Home Health Aides as applicable* Participate in quality assurance activities, including responding to QA and coder reviews and performing clinical record audits* Maintain proficiency in EMR systems, including timely syncing of visits and device maintenance* Meet established productivity standards, including visit volume, meetings, and assigned duties* Participate in mandatory meetings, case conferences, and on-call rotation, including weekends and holidays* Adhere to organizational policies, HIPAA requirements, and professional standards of conduct* Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, accountability, adaptability, and effective communication under routine and stressful conditions**Qualifications:*** **Graduate of an accredited diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.*** **Must have 1-2 years of nursing experience (within the last 3 years preferred) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, psychiatric hospitalization program, or other outpatient psychiatric service.*** **Current state license as a Registered Nurse.*** **Current state Driver’s License.*** **Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis consent/declination.*** **Reliable transportation with valid and current auto liability insurance.***We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.*Location, ,