Psychiatric RN - Psychiatric
Company: Amedisys Inc
Location: Sherman
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Psychiatric RN
Overview PRN Are you a highly skilled and compassionate behavioral
health RN looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we
invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and
most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
Attractive pay $30.00 to $40.00 Hourly Enjoy many perks and
benefits A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance
options). 401k with a match. Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up
to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly.
Mental health support. Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement
and paid parental leave. Back up child and elder care (at
participating locations). Fleet vehicle program (for full-time
caregivers meeting certain requirements). Mileage reimbursement.
Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing. And
more. What's in it for you Community-based care centers with a
supportive and inclusive work environment. Better work/life balance
and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability
and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. The
opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients
and their families providing much needed care where they want to be
- in their homes. Don't just take it from us - see what our
caregivers love about Amedisys "I have worked here just shy of a
year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team
and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated.
Your time off is really yours." - Amedisys caregiver Why Amedisys
Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and
high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families
navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on
compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team
of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they
serve. 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 Requirements
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 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.
Requirements 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 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.
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.
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