PART TIME Weekend Behavioral Health Nurse

Innovive Health•Lawrence, MA

12d•$37,000•Onsite

About The Position

Innovive Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate skilled home nursing care for patients, including patients with behavioral health needs. Working in partnership with the Clinical Team, the nurse delivers care in accordance with physician orders, under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. The role includes direct patient care, case management, care planning, medication and treatment administration, patient and caregiver education, coordination with healthcare professionals and service providers, and timely clinical documentation. The Weekend Baylor RN schedule is every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The job posting also lists full-time, part-time, weekend, and per-diem opportunities. Innovive Health describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, with competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, reduced quotas, training, continued education, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current RN license through the State Board of Nursing.
Meet one of the following: a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one year of related work experience; or a diploma or associate’s degree and two years of related work experience.
Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Comply with accepted professional standards and principles.
Have a valid driver’s license and an insured, well-maintained automobile meeting state or organizational requirements, or another reliable means of transportation.
Possess and maintain CPR certification.
Provide pre-employment physician’s health clearance, including a negative TB skin test and/or chest X-ray and any other tests required by organizational policy.
Provide satisfactory references from nursing school, previous or current employers, and/or professional peers.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience caring for mental health patients.
One to two years of experience in a home health environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and case management for assigned patients, including initial assessment, development of plans of care, and oversight and administration of prescribed medications and treatments.
Maintain and update schedules for all disciplines in the patient’s home.
Assess and evaluate patient status and goals, revise plans of care as needed, communicate adjustments to team members, and complete authorization modifications in a timely manner.
Initiate and apply appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative procedures, and communicate about patient care with physicians, supervisors, and other professionals involved in care.
Monitor and manage patient medications, maintain accurate medication profiles, coordinate prescription refills with physicians and pharmacies, and pick up refills as needed.
Teach patients and family members or caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions.
Identify opportunities for health counseling with patients and families or caregivers.
Provide and maintain a safe patient environment and report unsafe conditions, complaints, and incidents as appropriate.
Observe and supervise Home Health Aides and LPNs to evaluate their performance and quality of care.
Perform specialized procedures, such as IV therapy, when appropriately trained and proven competent.
Use supplies and equipment efficiently and maintain equipment according to agency policy.
Fulfill assigned patient caseload responsibilities, track patient status during transfers, follow up with other healthcare facilities, and resume patient care when appropriate.
Comply with HIPAA and maintain patient confidentiality.
Perform field supervision of care team members and other duties assigned by the case manager or clinical management.
Complete and submit accurate, timely clinical notes, including OASIS documents, visit authorization requests, physician orders, and other clinical documentation.
Communicate consistently with physicians and other agencies to support continuity of care and implementation of comprehensive care plans; participate as part of the interdisciplinary care team.
Participate in scheduled clinical and internal or external case management meetings, and attend vendor and referral meetings as needed or assigned.
Document meetings and their outcomes in the patient medical record.
Coordinate with pharmacies, insurance companies, and other service providers to facilitate timely, appropriate patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.