Perform initial psychiatric evaluations and monitor patients for mental status changes or medication side effects. Coordinate care as a case manager while instructing patients and caregivers on coping skills and safety interventions.
Requirements summary
Requires a current RN license and CPR certification, along with a valid driver's license. Candidates must have specific psychiatric nursing experience based on their degree level (Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's).
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 $65,000 - $78,000 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 master's degree in a mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
401(k) With Company Match
Mental Health Support
Adoption Reimbursement
Family Caregiver Leave
Wellness Rewards
Infertility Treatment Coverage
Fleet Vehicle Program
Free Telehealth
PPO Medical Plan
HSA Medical Plan
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 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.
