Geriatric Behavioral Health RN - $32-48 per hour

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Collaborative team environment

Meaningful patient relationships

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Sullivan, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in psychiatric care for adults 50+. This role focuses on delivering compassionate behavioral health services in a supportive home health setting.

You will assess patients, create and document care plans, educate patients and families, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and promote safety and quality in daily nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Active RN license.
• No prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred for additional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educate on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
• Maintain a safe work environment, demonstrating alertness and adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Critical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview: This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in psychiatric care, primarily serving adults aged 50+ in a supportive behavioral health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educate on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs.
• Participate in activities ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
• Maintain a safe work environment, demonstrating alertness and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Educational requirement: Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure: Active RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred for additional qualifications.
• Skills: Compassionate patient care, teamwork, critical assessment, and communication skills.

Additional Information

Offers opportunities for career growth, collaborative team environment, and meaningful patient relationships.