Psychiatric Nurse

Company: Amedisys Inc
Location: Temple
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

About Amedisys IncAmedisys Inc is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join our team at Amedisys Inc. As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in the comfort of their own homes.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 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.
• 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.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.
    • An RN with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
    • An RN with a diploma or associate's degree in nursing.
    • Experience must have been within the last three to five years.
    • Current CPR certification.
    • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.What We Offer
      • Competitive compensation package.
      • Full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
      • Paid time off.
      • Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys Inc yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
      • Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year.
      • Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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 and mileage reimbursement.

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