Mental Health RN

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Flexible schedule

No weekends or holidays

1 on 1 patient care

Job summary

Concordia Visiting Nurses in Kentucky seeks a dedicated Mental Health Registered Nurse (MHRN) for a full-time position. The role focuses on comprehensive mental health care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and delivering high-quality patient support in home health settings.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license with MH experience and can ensure individualized care plans, medication administration, and crisis intervention. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with mental health experience.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills required.
• Experience in crisis intervention and patient education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' mental health needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide direct nursing care, administer medications, monitor vitals, and support patients emotionally.
• Educate patients and families on medications, coping strategies, and self-care.
• Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and social workers; document care.
• Coordinate discharge planning and follow-up with the care team.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Assessment & planning

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Care coordination

Education

RN Licensed

Job description

Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Registered Nurse (MHRN), full-time, to join our team! Must have MH experience.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY for the MENTAL HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE (MHRN) POSITION?

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Education Assistance Programs (Tuition Reimbursement/Fully-Paid Tuition - your choice!)
• Flexible Schedule
• Unparalleled Investment in Employees
• 1 on 1 patient care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS

Key Responsibilities for the Mental Health Registered Nurse (MHRN):

• Assessment and Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health status, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Skilled Nursing Care: Provide direct nursing care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, managing symptoms, and providing emotional support.
• Education and Support: Educate patients and families on medication management, coping strategies, and self-care techniques.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, therapists, and social workers.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Case Management: Coordinate care and follow-up for patients, ensuring continuity of care.

Specific Tasks for the Mental Health Registered Nurse (MHRN):

• Assessing patients' mental health needs.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Providing counseling and emotional support.
• Managing behavioral issues and crisis situations.
• Educating patients and families about mental health conditions.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
• Monitoring patient progress and making adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
• Supervising and training home health aides.
• Discharging patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager.

Concordia Visiting Nurses is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EOE