Psychiatric RN

Overview PRN days At least 2 years of Psych. experience required! At least 6 months of home health experience required! About the Role 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 in the comfort of their own homes. Attractive Pay $42 – $50 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 the 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 Perform initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs. Observe and evaluate the physical and mental status of the patient for complications and medication side effects. Maintain awareness for indicators in patients' behavior that call for a change in the treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) as well as other medical signs and symptoms. Instruct patient/caregiver in cognitive and technical aspects of care, medication regimes, disease processes, safety interventions, ADL care, coping skills, symptom management and other interventions. Administer IM medications, perform lab draws and specimen collections. Act as a case manager in coordinating care for patients as assigned. Complete documentation timely and accurately. Supervise 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. 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. Current CPR certification. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr