Psychiatric RN

Amedisys; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health plans with telehealth

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

Family leave benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking an experienced psychiatric registered nurse for full-time day shifts in Bartlesville, OK. The role focuses on home health care, evaluating patients, coordinating treatment, and supporting families in a comfortable home environment.

Responsibilities include nursing evaluations, monitoring mental and physical status, medication management, and supervising support staff. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this important position.

Qualifications

• RN license in state(s) of assignment and CMS psychiatric/home care eligibility.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health care settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs.
• Observes and evaluates physical and mental status for complications and meds side effects.
• Instructs patient/caregiver on care, meds, safety, and coping skills.
• Administers IM medications, performs labs and specimen collections.
• Acts as case manager coordinating care for assigned patients.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to clinical team.

Skills

CPR certification

Home health experience

Psychiatric nursing experience

Education

Master's degree in mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Diploma or Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

Full-time days Make a difference every day as an Amedisys psychiatric registered nurse Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay

• $70,200.00 - $82,680.00

What's in it for you

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. *Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs.

• Observes and evaluates the physical and mental status of the patient for complications and medication side effects.
• Maintains awareness for indicators in patients ' behavior that call for change in the treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) as well as other medical signs and symptoms.
• Instructs patient/caregiver in cognitive and technical aspects of care, medication regimes, disease processes, safety interventions, ADL care, coping skills, symptom management and other interventions.
• Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen collections.
• Acts as a case manager in coordinating care for patients as assigned.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, psychiatrist and care team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work . Must have one of the following to meet CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting:
  • An RN with a m aster's degree in a mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty . M ust have nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.
  • An RN with a b achelor's degree in nursing . M ust have one year of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.
  • An RN with a d iploma or a ssociate 's degree in nursing . M ust have two years of recent nursing experience in a n acute treatment unit or other p sychiatric setting.

Please note: Experience must have been within the last three to five years. If not, documentation must support psychiatric retraining or classes or CEUs to update psychiatric knowledge.

• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills , and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.