Compassionate Psychiatric RN — Home Health

UnitedHealth Group

Oklahoma City (OK)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 102,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Oklahoma City seeks a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide compassionate psychiatric nursing care to patients in their homes, supporting mental health stability and well-being. You will assess, educate patients and families, manage medications, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams while adhering to clinical standards and CMS requirements.

The role involves supervising LPNs and HHAs, performing evaluations, and documenting progress.

Qualifications

Current RN license for the state(s) assigned.
Master's degree in mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty with relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in nursing with 1 year of acute psychiatric experience.
Diploma or associate degree in nursing with 2 years of acute psychiatric experience.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric needs.
Observes and evaluates physical and mental status of the patient for complications and med side effects.
Monitors indicators in patient behavior requiring changes to treatment (crisis, suicidal ideation).
Instructs patient/caregiver in care, meds, disease processes, safety, ADL, coping skills, symptom management.
Administers IM meds, performs lab draws and specimen collection.
Acts as case manager coordinating care.
Completes timely and accurate documentation.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, psychiatrist and care team.