Psychiatric Home Health RN — Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Georgetown (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate mental health care to patients in their homes. The role involves assessment, medication management, patient and family education, and coordination with interdisciplinary care teams in a home-based setting.

The ideal candidate is empathetic, clinically skilled, and dedicated to delivering patient-centered mental health care with a focus on quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• CPR certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing evaluation focusing on behavioral health and psychiatric needs.
• Monitors and assesses patient mental and physical status; notes changes or crisis indicators.
• Educates patient and caregiver on medications, care plans, safety and disease management.
• Acts as case manager coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation and communicates progress to the clinical team.

Skills

RN licensure

Psychiatric nursing

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate mental health care to patients in their homes. The role involves assessment, medication management, patient and family education, and coordination with interdisciplinary care teams in a home-based setting.

The ideal candidate is empathetic, clinically skilled, and dedicated to delivering patient-centered mental health care with a focus on quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.