PRN Psychiatric RN - In-Home Care

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Mederi Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to deliver professional nursing care in patients' homes. You will assess needs, develop care plans, implement strategies, and evaluate outcomes to ensure high-quality care for each individual.

This PRN role offers a full-time opportunity if combined with clinical visits and features compensation based on per-visit points and hourly rates, with strong benefits and growth potential within UnitedHealth

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Recent experience in psychiatric nursing within the last five years OR documentation of psychiatric retraining or continuing education (CEUs).

Responsibilities

• Make initial nursing evaluation visits within 24-48 hours of referral or as directed by the physician.
• Assess and reassess patients' physical condition, mental status, and suicidal potential.
• Initiate and revise treatment plans according to psychiatric nursing standards.
• Instruct and supervise family members in patient care and maintaining a safe environment.
• Provide specialized nursing services and perform physician-ordered treatments.
• Assist families in identifying daily living challenges and accessing community resources.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including medications and treatments.
• Report significant changes in patient condition to physicians and appropriate personnel.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families.
• Participate in agency in-service programs and nursing reports.
• Comply with the Care Management Model and perform 60-day recertification reviews.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on patient care.
• Participate in staff conferences and quality assurance/quality improvement processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

Nursing

Psychiatric nursing

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

Mederi Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to deliver professional nursing care in patients' homes. You will assess needs, develop care plans, implement strategies, and evaluate outcomes to ensure high-quality care for each individual.

This PRN role offers a full-time opportunity if combined with clinical visits and features compensation based on per-visit points and hourly rates, with strong benefits and growth potential within UnitedHealth