In-Home Psychiatric RN — Compassionate Home Health Care

UnitedHealth Group

Chattanooga (TN)

Remote

USD 72,000 - 108,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Chattanooga is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, skilled mental health care in patients\' homes. You will assess, manage medications, educate patients and families, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to meet CMS standards.

The ideal candidate is empathetic, clinically skilled, and dedicated to delivering patient-centered mental health care in a home-based setting, with opportunities for growth and development within the Optum

Qualifications

Current RN license valid in the state(s) you work.
Must have CPR certification.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting; experience within last 3–5 years.

Responsibilities

Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric needs.
Observes and evaluates patient physical and mental status for complications and med side effects.
Monitors indicators requiring changes in treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation).
Educates patient and caregiver on care, meds, disease processes, safety, activities of daily living, coping skills, and symptom management.
Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen collections.
Acts as case manager coordinating care for patients as assigned.
Completes documentation timely and accurately.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs; communicates patient progress to care team.