Home-Based Psychiatric RN — Compassion in Action

Jobtome; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate in-home mental health care. You will perform assessments, manage medications, educate patients and families, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with clinical standards.

This full-time role in Papillion, NE offers a rewarding home-care setting with exposure to diverse cases and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patient-centered communication are essential.
• CMS regulatory knowledge and home health experience preferred.
• Experience within the last 3–5 years must be documented or retraining required.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric needs.
• Observes and evaluates physical and mental status for complications and side effects.
• Instructs patient/caregiver in care, medications, disease processes, safety, and ADL support.
• Administers IM medications, performs labs and specimen collection.
• Acts as case manager coordinating care and ensuring timely documentation.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs; communicates progress to care team.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical skills

Education

Master's in mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty

Bachelor's in nursing

Diploma or Associate degree in nursing

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate in-home mental health care. You will perform assessments, manage medications, educate patients and families, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with clinical standards.

This full-time role in Papillion, NE offers a rewarding home-care setting with exposure to diverse cases and opportunities for professional growth.