Psychiatric RN - Home Health with Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide compassionate mental health care in patients' homes. The role includes evaluation, medication management, education for patients and families, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams, while meeting clinical standards.

Responsibilities include conducting initial assessments, monitoring status, managing meds, and supervising LPNs/HHAs.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Must meet CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in home care: RN with master’s or bachelor’s degree and required experience, or diploma/associate with needed experience.
• Current CPR certification and valid driver's license with reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric needs.
• Observes physical and mental status for complications and medication effects.
• Monitors indicators requiring changes in treatment (crisis, suicidal ideation) and other symptoms.
• Instructs patient/caregiver in care, meds, disease processes, safety, ADL, coping, and symptom management.
• Administers IM meds, performs lab draws and specimen collection.
• Acts as case manager coordinating care for patients.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation.
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs and communicates progress to care teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Patient education

Home health care

Education

RN license (state)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide compassionate mental health care in patients' homes. The role includes evaluation, medication management, education for patients and families, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams, while meeting clinical standards.

Responsibilities include conducting initial assessments, monitoring status, managing meds, and supervising LPNs/HHAs.