Psychiatric RN / Behavorial Health RN
Company: Amedisys Home Health
Location: Opelika
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Full Time Field RN Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nurse for
our Mobile AL Home Health Center.**This opportunity offers a $5,000
Sign-On Bonus!**CONNECT WITH US! *Discover insights on what to
expect as a Job Candidate with Amedisys. Take 3 minutes to view our
*Welcome to Amedisys Video* - https://vimeo.com/640032567*Reasons
Why Colleagues Choose Amedisys Home Health as an Employer of
Choice: ** 2021 & 2022 Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work*
Monday - Friday Day Shift and Autonomy of Schedule* 1 on 1
Clinician to Patient Ratio* Up to a 9 Week Orientation/Training
Program* Amedisys University - Includes competency-based learning,
online education and resources, role-specific programs, career
pathways, learning communities, & 3,700+ CEs available for all
disciplines!* Supportive Clinical Leadership Team* Mileage
Reimbursement, Fleet Vehicle Service Availability* Comprehensive
Benefit Options, 17 Days PTO, 6 Paid Federal Holidays, and Matching
401K*Caregiving is our Calling*At Amedisys whether we're caring for
patients directly or supporting those who do, each of us is a
caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our mission of
providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to
thousands of patients and families every day.In home health, you'll
be a true advocate engaging patients throughout their coordinated
health care journey all while maintaining autonomy and independence
to support their needs.If you're looking for a home with a
Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and experience to
work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the
future, join our team.*What You Will Do*Responsible for furnishing
comprehensive, skilled, medical, and behavioral health/psychiatric
nursing services to all patients in their place of residence.*
Assesses the medical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial, safety,
developmental status, and behavioral health/psychiatric nursing
needs of the patient during the initial nursing evaluation.*
Supervises case load including LPNs and Home Health Aides assigned
to the patient managed by the RN Case Manager. Facilitates care
coordination with PRN staff when care is provided for caseload.*
Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by
communicating information timely, effectively and systematically
with all patient care team members. Facilitates interdisciplinary
communication and follow-up through care coordination on assigned
caseload for duration that patients are on service.* Assesses the
appropriateness of care and criteria for acceptance to medical as
well as behavioral health/psychiatric home health care.* Reports
the status of all new patients to the Clinical Manager and the
patient's physician and/or psychiatrist.* Evaluates the patient's
management and compliance with the medical and psychiatric plan of
care.* Maintains awareness for indicators in patient's behavior
that call for change in the treatment modality (crisis, suicidal
ideation) as well as other medical signs and symptoms.* Observes
and evaluates the physical and mental status of the patient for
complications and medication side effects and implements
appropriate interventions while working closely with the physician
and/or psychiatrist.* Implements nursing actions that will promote,
maintain, or restore physical and mental health, prevent illnesses,
and effect rehabilitation.* 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, and
educates patient and caregiver in appropriate medical techniques.*
Documents visit, including instructions and interventions, in an
accurate and timely manner while complying with the home health
care agency's policies and procedures.* Documents all telephone
calls and physician contact for inclusion in the patient's chart.*
Respects patient's and family's rights as defined by the Federal
and State laws and Patient Bill of Rights. Respects patient's right
to confidentiality and patient's property.* Establishes emergency
procedures, instructs patient/caregiver when to call nurse, MD and
911. Maintains patient safety while a crisis occurs, calling
police/911, MD, and nursing supervisor on call, and then
documenting in clinical record, and filling out completing an
incident report after crisis.* Communicates closely with MD,
interdisciplinary team, agencies and institutions for continuity of
care regarding patient's progress. Acts as a case manager in
coordinating care for all medical patients and behavioral
health/psychiatric patients as assigned.* Uses universal
precautions while administering care to patients and is
knowledgeable of policies, procedures, and protocol regarding
infection control.* Supervises home health aides every two (2)
weeks and reviews patient care plan as needed.* Reviews treatment
planning under the direction of a physician or psychiatrist every
30 days with updates every 60 days, or before or as patient status
changes require. Nursing action, interventions, and goals are
stated for each individual patient. Discharge summaries are
completed after patient's discharge from home care services.*
Supports health care professionals within the care center for other
patients with psychosocial issues, assisting in developing a
treatment plan of care.* Performs other duties as
assigned.*Required** Current, unencumbered license to practice as a
Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to
work by the company. May possess either a single state license in
each non-compact state and/or a compact license in their state of
residence that is accepted in all Nurse License Compact (NLC)
participating states.Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the
following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a
nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to
practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to
each state's practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally
reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state
license.* A registered nurse must meet one of the following to meet
CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting:
An RN with a Master's degree with a specialty in psychiatric or
mental health nursing and licensed in the state where practicing.
The RN must have nursing experience (recommended within the last
three years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital,
psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program
or other outpatient psychiatric services.An RN with a Bachelor's
degree in nursing and licensed in the state where practicing. The
RN must have one year of recent nursing experience (recommended
within the last three years) in an acute treatment unit in a
psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial
hospitalization program or other outpatient psychiatric services.An
RN with a Diploma or Associate degree in nursing and licensed in
the state where practicing. The RN must have two years of recent
nursing experience (recommended within the last three years) in an
acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home
care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program or other
outpatient psychiatric services.* Must have good verbal and written
communication skills and evaluation techniques and demonstrate
knowledge of clinical skills, judgment, current nursing practices
and analytical capabilities.* Current CPR certification.* Must be
familiar with Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payor
guidelines.* Must have a current driver's license, agency-required
automobile liability insurance, and availability of personal,
dependable transportation to conduct home visits.* Able to assess
patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific
needs.* Must be familiar with general use and functions of the
computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet;
e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting
programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation
buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services
and online training programs._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._Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:*
401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance*
Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending
account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral
program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical
specialties:* Home HealthStandard shift:* Day shiftSupplemental
schedule:* On callWeekly schedule:* Monday to FridayExperience:*
Recent Nursing psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care,: 2
years (Required)License/Certification:* Alabama RN License
(Required)Work Location: On the road
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