Psych RN - Home Health Care Specialist (PRN)

Optum; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 71,677 - 107,516; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Mederi Caretenders Home Health unit is hiring a Psychiatric Registered Nurse. This PRN role requires 1 year of psychiatric experience for those with a BSN and 2 years for RN alone.

You will deliver nursing care in patients' homes, assess needs, create care plans, and evaluate outcomes to ensure compassionate, high-quality care. Responsibilities include initial evaluations, ongoing assessments, treatment planning, family instruction, documentation, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.
• Recent experience in psychiatric nursing within the last five years or 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.
• Function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Independent work

Education

RN license

BSN degree

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Mederi Caretenders Home Health unit is hiring a Psychiatric Registered Nurse. This PRN role requires 1 year of psychiatric experience for those with a BSN and 2 years for RN alone.

You will deliver nursing care in patients' homes, assess needs, create care plans, and evaluate outcomes to ensure compassionate, high-quality care. Responsibilities include initial evaluations, ongoing assessments, treatment planning, family instruction, documentation, and collaboration with