Behavioral Health Nurse- Afternoon/Evenings

Innovive Health • Melrose, MA

2d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Nurse provides direct patient care, develops assessments and care plans, manages a caseload, and coordinates care across the clinical team. The role includes administering medications and treatments per physician orders, monitoring patient progress, and adjusting care plans as needed. The nurse educates patients and caregivers on care and self-management, communicates with physicians and care teams to ensure continuity of care, and supervises and supports HHAs and LPNs. The position also requires accurate, timely documentation, including OASIS, visit notes, and orders, and compliance with policies, regulations, and HIPAA standards.

The physical environment and demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling; continuous use of hands and fingers for fine motor tasks and equipment operation; occasional lifting or pushing loads both under and over 25 pounds, including occasional patient transfers; and frequent exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens and infectious materials.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Home health or related behavioral health clinical experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessments and care plan development.
• Manage a caseload and coordinate care across the clinical team.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care and self-management.
• Communicate with physicians and care teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise and support HHAs and LPNs.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including OASIS, visit notes, and orders.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and HIPAA standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time