Psychiatric RN Home Health

Amedisys; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health EAP sessions

401(k) with match

Family leave & infertility coverage

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide in-home behavioral health care across Marion and Hamilton counties. The role offers Mon-Fri 8a-5p hours, competitive pay, PTO, and comprehensive benefits including medical plans, telehealth, and 401(k) with company match.

Responsibilities include evaluations, patient and caregiver instruction, medication administration, case management, and coordination with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state(s) assigned.
• CPR certification required.
• One year of psychiatric/acute care experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing evaluation with behavioral health focus.
• Monitor patient mental and physical status and medication effects.
• Coordinate care with care team and supervisors; document timely.

Skills

RN license

Behavioral health experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/Diploma/ADN)

Tools

Med administration

Job description

Overview

Shift - Mon to Fri 8a to 5p

Marion and Hamilton Counties

Join Our Team as a Psychiatric RN in Home Health - Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

Are you a compassionate and skilled RN with a passion for behavioral health? We're seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Registered Nurse to bring expert care directly to patients in the comfort of their homes. This is more than a job - it's a chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges alongside their clinical needs while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of home health nursing.

Attractive pay

• 78k to 85k

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 communicates 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 master's degree in a mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty. Must have nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.
  • An RN with a bachelor's degree in nursing. Must have one year of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting.
  • An RN with a diploma or a associate's degree in nursing. Must have two years of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric 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.