Psych RN (PRN) 2337819 | Meridian, Mississippi | LHC Group

Psychiatric Registered Nurse In Home Health

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As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse in Home Health, you will deliver professional nursing care directly in patients' homes. You assess their needs, develop personalized care plans, implement treatment strategies, and evaluate outcomes to ensure high-quality, compassionate care for each individual.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Make initial nursing evaluation visits within 24-48 hours of referral or as directed by the physician
• Assess and reassess patients' physical condition, mental status, and suicidal potential
• Initiate and revise treatment plans according to psychiatric nursing standards
• Instruct and supervise family members in patient care and maintaining a safe environment
• Provide specialized nursing services and perform physician-ordered treatments
• Assist families in identifying daily living challenges and accessing community resources
• Maintain accurate patient records, including medications and treatments
• Report significant changes in patient condition to physicians and appropriate personnel
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families
• Participate in agency in-service programs and nursing reports
• Comply with the Care Management Model and perform 60-day recertification reviews
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on patient care
• Participate in staff conferences and quality assurance/quality improvement processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted RN license in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Recent experience in psychiatric nursing within the last five years OR documentation of psychiatric retraining or continuing education (CEUs)
• Must possess one of the following levels of experience and education:
• A RN with a Master's degree with a specialty in psychiatric or mental health nursing and licensed in the state where practicing would qualify. The RN must have nursing experience (recommended within the last 3 years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program or other outpatient psychiatric services.
• A RN with a Bachelor's degree in nursing and licensed in the state where practicing would qualify. The RN must have 1 year of recent nursing experience (recommended within the last 3 years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program, or other outpatient psychiatric services.
• A RN with a Diploma or Associate degree in nursing and licensed in the state where practicing would qualify. The RN must have 2 years of recent nursing experience (recommended within the last 3 years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program, or other outpatient psychiatric services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oasis Certification

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.