Behavioral Health RN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Fort Worth, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse, Home Health
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Coverage Area: Fort Worth and Surrounding
Position: RN Psych, Home Health
Position Type: FT
Remote/Virtual Position: NO
Salary: $88,000 to $100,000
Schedule: M-F 8 to 5
On Call: No
Must Have Prior Inpaitent Behavioral Health Experience
Offer Nased on Years of Experience
This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.
Find Your Passion and Purpose as an RN Psych, Home Health
Offer Based on Years of Experience

Requirements

• Current State RN license must meet one of the following qualifications:
• Diploma or AA degree in nursing with at least 2 years recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last 3 years, in a psychiatric or mental health home care program or an acute psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient program, or
• Baccalaureate in nursing with at least one-year recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last 3 years, in a psychiatric or mental health home care program or an acute psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient program, or
• Master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing with at least one-year recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last 3 years, in a psychiatric or mental health home care program or an acute psychiatric or mental health hospital or outpatient program.
• For agencies providing psychiatric services under the Medicare Home Health Benefit for which Palmetto is the Fiscal Intermediary, the resume of the Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Home Care Nurse that must be submitted to and approved by Palmetto.
• Current CPR certification
• Licensed driver with current auto insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and a vehicle in good working order.
• Prior inpatient behavioral health experience

Responsibilities

• Assessment of nursing needs, providing direct care and case management of the patient's care plan.
• Makes initial assessment and reassessment visits utilizing observation/assessment skills.
• Informs the physician of the results of the assessment and recommended clinical interventions.
• Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs.
• Documents and submits the assessment, progress and discharge notes and other required paperwork in a timely fashion as required by the agency.
• Manages medical illness; performs psycho‐biological interventions.
• Evaluates medicines to identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant effects, drug allergies, side effects and contraindications.
• Instructs regarding ordered medication regimen and reviews medications and compliance.
• Administers IM medications.
• Manages situational or other crises

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree