Psychiatric Home Health RN - Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group

Georgetown (DE)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 113,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, seeks a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate psychiatric care in patients' homes. You will assess, manage medications, educate patients and families, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliant, patient-centered care.

The role requires an active RN license, CMS-relevant psychiatric/home health experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Current RN license for the state(s) you are assigned to work.
Master's in mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty required (or equivalent).
CPR certification is required.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric needs.
Observes and evaluates physical and mental status for complications and medication side effects.
Monitors indicators in behavior that call for changes in treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation).
Educates patient/caregiver on care, medications, disease processes, safety, ADL, coping skills, symptom management.
Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen collections.
Acts as case manager coordinating care for patients.
Completes documentation timely and accurately.
Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
Communicates patient progress to clinical manager, psychiatrist and care team.