Behavioral Health Nurse (RN) - Home Health

BrightSpring Health Services • Chattanooga, TN

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Adoration Home Health is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in patients’ homes in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, covering Hamilton County. The role is PRN and requires the nurse to perform medical and behavioral health assessments. The RN works independently while coordinating care with patients, caregivers, physicians or allowed practitioners, the Clinical Manager, and other disciplines.

The nurse conducts assessments and supports development and ongoing management of patient care plans. The role includes medical and psychiatric nursing interventions, medication reviews and education, crisis and safety assessments, counseling and psychoeducation within the nurse’s education and licensure, and general skilled nursing procedures as ordered. The RN also documents care, manages cases, monitors patient status, supervises other care staff when indicated, participates in quality improvement and staff development, and may support referral-source education and business development when requested.

Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides services in the home and describes its mission as supporting patients, families, and caregivers with compassionate care that helps patients live with dignity and fulfillment.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state where practicing and residing.
• Psychiatric or mental health nursing education and experience must meet one of the stated pathways: a master’s degree with a psychiatric or mental health nursing specialty and nursing experience in a qualifying psychiatric setting; a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one year of recent nursing experience in a qualifying psychiatric setting; or a nursing diploma or associate degree and two years of recent nursing experience in a qualifying psychiatric setting. The posting recommends that experience be within the last three years.
• Qualifying psychiatric settings include an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, a psychiatric partial hospitalization program, or other outpatient psychiatric services.
• Current CPR certification.
• Basic clinical skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• General computer knowledge and ability to learn industry-specific software applications.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to develop critical-thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems, and deal with a variety of issues.
• Ability to learn and complete educational goals during orientation.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment visits and assist in developing the patient’s plan of care in coordination with the patient’s physician or allowed practitioner and Clinical Manager.
• Manage medical illness according to the plan of care and perform psycho-biological interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and ensure patients and caregivers receive information about medication regimens, including frequency, duration, use, side effects, indications, and contraindications.
• Educate patients and families about medication administration, actions, and side effects, and provide written educational materials.
• Evaluate, teach, and review medications and compliance; administer intramuscular or intravenous medication.
• Manage situational and other crises, assess potential self-harm or harm to others, and refer concerns to treating physicians as necessary.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers to manage treatment regimens, self-care, mental and physical well-being, independence, and patient rights.
• Promote and encourage a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and caregivers.
• Provide supportive counseling, psychotherapy, and psycho-therapeutic interventions within education and licensure.
• Provide psychoeducation, including disease-process, symptom, safety-management, coping-skill, and problem-solving instruction.
• Evaluate and manage patient care plans on an ongoing basis.
• Provide counseling or coordinate with a social worker to ensure counseling services are provided.
• Document evaluation, psychotherapy, and teaching activities in accordance with coverage guidelines and applicable requirements.
• Provide general nursing interventions as ordered, including phlebotomy, wound care, infusion, ostomy care, catheter care, and other skilled interventions.
• Provide case management to enhance patient outcomes, communicating and coordinating care with other disciplines.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the Clinical Manager and physician or allowed practitioner when indicated.
• Obtain, document, and execute orders from the patient’s physician or allowed practitioner.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, payer, company, and regulatory requirements and complete documentation within required timeframes.
• Participate in after-hours coverage, including weekends and holidays, when necessary and requested.
• Supervise care provided by licensed practical nurses and home health aides when indicated.
• Maintain universal precautions and infection-control standards.
• Disinfect, sanitize, and transport patient-care equipment and supplies appropriately, and use proper medical-waste disposal techniques.
• Report incidents according to agency policy and regulatory standards.
• Provide professional guidance to referral sources and internal operational staff to support patient and referral-source satisfaction.
• Assist with staff development and provide one-on-one clinical training to field RNs and LPNs during home visits.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Manager, Branch Director, and/or Administrator to ensure ongoing staff competencies.
• Educate referral sources about agency services through in-services when requested.
• When requested, help grow established accounts and identify and develop new referral sources through prospecting, lead generation, and sales calls within an assigned territory.
• Attend staff meetings, patient-care conferences, in-services, and other meetings as requested.
• Participate in the agency’s QAPI program by communicating identified problem areas and recommendations, attending periodic meetings, and participating in performance-improvement projects as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient-related information and honor patient rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned and within scope of practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off.
• Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts.
• Flexible scheduling options.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree