Home Health Psychiatric RN - Compassionate Care & Case Management

UnitedHealth Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's home health psychiatric RN role provides compassionate, skilled care to patients in their homes, including assessments, medication management, education for patients and families, and coordination with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes clinical excellence, ongoing professional development, and a supportive work environment within a broader healthcare network that values inclusion, integrity, and

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in the assigned state(s) for psychiatric nursing in home care.
• MSN in mental health nursing or BSN with 1 year of acute psychiatric experience.
• Diploma/ADN with 2 years of acute psychiatric care experience.
• Experience within last 3–5 years; retraining or CEUs acceptable to update psychiatric knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing evaluation including behavioral health/psychiatric needs.
• Observe and evaluate physical and mental status for complications and medication side effects.
• Identify indicators requiring changes in treatment (crisis, suicidal ideation).
• Educate patient/caregiver on care, medications, disease processes, safety, and coping skills.
• Administer IM medications, perform lab draws and specimen collections.
• Act as case manager coordinating care for patients.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervise LPNs and HHAs.
• Communicate patient progress to clinical manager, psychiatrist and care team.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

Master's degree in mental health nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Diploma/Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's home health psychiatric RN role provides compassionate, skilled care to patients in their homes, including assessments, medication management, education for patients and families, and coordination with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes clinical excellence, ongoing professional development, and a supportive work environment within a broader healthcare network that values inclusion, integrity, and