Behavioral Health RN

Angelscarehospice; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

CEU access

Health, dental & vision benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Career advancement

Job summary

Angels Care Home Health in Texas is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to provide psychiatric evaluation and therapy to homebound patients. You will coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and referring agencies to ensure safe, effective care.

The role requires 1-2 years of nursing experience in psychiatric settings, current RN license, CPR, and strong patient advocacy. We offer comprehensive benefits, training, and a path for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
• Current RN license in the state.
• CPR certification and Hepatitis consent/declination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home psychiatric assessments and develop plans of care.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and families.
• Maintain accurate medication profiles and timely documentation.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions related to behavioral health.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Care coordination

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

**Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BHRN)****Angels Care Home Health****Why choose 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.*