Home-Based Psychiatric RN – Compassionate Mental Health Care

Jobtome; Bellevue Township (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and hospice services, delivering care where patients feel most comfortable: at home.

As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse, you will deliver compassionate psychiatric nursing care in patients' homes, including assessments, medication management, and coordination with care teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered mental health care in a home-based setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the assigned state(s).
• Experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred.
• CMS/home health regulatory compliance knowledge desirable.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric nursing evaluation and assessments.
• Monitor physical and mental status; identify adverse effects and crisis indicators.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, care plans, safety, and ADLs.
• Administer IM meds, draw labs, and collect specimens.
• Coordinate care as a case manager with interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs; document progress regularly.

Skills

RN license

Psychiatric nursing

Home health care

Patient education

Case management

Education

RN degree (BSN/ADN/MSN)

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health and hospice services, delivering care where patients feel most comfortable: at home.

As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse, you will deliver compassionate psychiatric nursing care in patients' homes, including assessments, medication management, and coordination with care teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered mental health care in a home-based setting.