Home Health Psychiatric RN — Flexible Schedule & Growth

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HSA plans

Telehealth

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Counseling sessions

401(k) match

Parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide in-home care, evaluate behavioral health needs, and coordinate patient care in a full-time daytime role in Alabama. Expect collaboration with the care team and supervision of LPNs and HHAs.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation accuracy, and ongoing communication with clinicians. Eligible candidates hold an RN license and CPR certification, with valid driving credentials.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.
• Experience within the last three to five years in psychiatric/home health settings per CMS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs.
• Observes and evaluates the physical and mental status of the patient for complications and medication side effects.
• Maintains awareness for indicators in patients' behavior that call for change in the treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) as well as other medical signs and symptoms.
• Instructs patient/caregiver in cognitive and technical aspects of care, medication regimes, disease processes, safety interventions, ADL care, coping skills, symptom management and other interventions.
• Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen collections.
• Acts as a case manager in coordinating care for patients as assigned.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, psychiatrist and care team.

Education

RN license (state-specific)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide in-home care, evaluate behavioral health needs, and coordinate patient care in a full-time daytime role in Alabama. Expect collaboration with the care team and supervision of LPNs and HHAs.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation accuracy, and ongoing communication with clinicians. Eligible candidates hold an RN license and CPR certification, with valid driving credentials.