Psychiatric RN / Behavorial Health RN - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Company: Amedisys Home Health
Location: Mobile
Posted on: January 24, 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
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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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