Psych Behavioral Health RN - Home Health (FT, Flexible)

Amedisys; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Counseling support

Job summary

Amedisys is a leading home health and hospice provider seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join our Day shift team in South Carolina. You will conduct initial psychiatric evaluations, monitor patient status, and coordinate care in the home setting, while guiding patients and families through treatment plans.

We offer competitive pay, choice of medical plans, PTO, wellness programs, and a 401(k) with company match to support your personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid for the state(s) you work.
• Master's in mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty with relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing with 1 year psych setting experience.
• Diploma or associate degree with 2 years psych experience in acute setting.
• Experience within the last 3–5 years; CEUs to update psychiatric knowledge.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs.
• Observes and evaluates the physical and mental status for complications and medication side effects.
• Monitors indicators for changes in treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) and other medical signs.
• Instructs patient/caregiver in care, medications, disease processes, safety, ADL care, coping skills, and symptom management.
• Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen collections.
• Acts as a case manager coordinating care for patients as assigned; completes documentation timely.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs; communicates patient progress to the clinical manager and care team.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Case management

Patient safety

Home health care

Education

Master's in mental health nursing / psychiatric specialty

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Diploma or ADN/ASN in nursing

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Amedisys is a leading home health and hospice provider seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join our Day shift team in South Carolina. You will conduct initial psychiatric evaluations, monitor patient status, and coordinate care in the home setting, while guiding patients and families through treatment plans.

We offer competitive pay, choice of medical plans, PTO, wellness programs, and a 401(k) with company match to support your personal and professional growth.