Behavioral Health Nurse Afternoons/Evenings

Innovive Health•Boston, MA

34d•$74,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Innovive Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide home health care to patients in the afternoons and evenings. PM shifts begin at 12:00 PM. The Case Manager Registered Nurse partners with the Clinical Director and care team to administer and coordinate skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders, applicable laws and regulations, and organizational policies. The role includes direct patient care, case management, care coordination, documentation, and communication with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. Positions are listed as full-time, part-time, weekends, and per diem; the position’s specific employment type is not identified. Care is delivered in patients’ homes. Innovive Health describes its work environment as supportive and collaborative, and highlights competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, reduced quotas, training, continued education, and professional development opportunities. Locations mentioned are Colorado, Iowa, and Massachusetts.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current RN license through the State Board of Nursing.
Meet one of the following experience and education criteria: 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, good-working-order automobile meeting state and/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 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 assessments and development of plans of care.
Oversee and administer prescribed medications and treatments, and maintain and update schedules for care disciplines in the patient’s home.
Assess and evaluate patients’ status and goals, revise plans of care as needed, communicate adjustments to team members, and complete authorization modifications when required.
Initiate and apply appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative procedures, coordinating patient care with physicians, supervisors, and other professionals.
Monitor patient medications, maintain accurate medication profiles, coordinate prescription refills with physicians and pharmacies, and pick up refills as needed.
Teach patients and families or caregivers self-care techniques and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions; use opportunities for health counseling.
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 competent.
Use supplies and equipment effectively and maintain equipment according to agency policy.
Manage assigned patient caseloads, track patient status during transfers, follow up with other care facilities, and resume care when appropriate.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Perform field supervision of care team members and other duties as assigned by case management or clinical management.
Complete and submit accurate, timely clinical notes, including OASIS documents, visit authorization requests, physician orders, and other required clinical documentation.
Communicate consistently with physicians and other agencies to support continuity of care and comprehensive care planning; participate as part of the interdisciplinary care team.
Attend scheduled clinical and case management meetings, and vendor or referral meetings as needed; document meetings and outcomes in patient records.
Coordinate with pharmacies, insurance companies, and other service providers to facilitate timely, appropriate patient care.