Psychiatric RN

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans + telehealth

Paid time off

Amedisys HSA plan

Wellness rewards

Counseling services

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Psychiatric RN for full-time day shifts in a home health setting near Omaha, NE. The role involves evaluating behavioral health needs and coordinating patient care with the clinical team.

Experience with adult/geriatric patients is preferred. Attractive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered to support patient care in the comfort of home.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license for CMS requirements in home care.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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 effects.
• Monitors indicators in patient behavior requiring treatment changes (crisis, suicidal ideation) and other medical signs.
• Instructs patient/caregiver on care, medications, safety, ADL and coping skills.
• Administers IM medications, draws labs and collects specimens.
• Acts as case manager coordinating care for patients.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs.
• Communicates patient progress to care team.

Skills

Adult/Geriatric care

Psychiatric nursing

CPR certification

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Full-time days

Psychiatric RN

Experience Working With Adult/geriatric Patients Is Preferred.

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

• $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

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

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.

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.