Home Health Behavioral Health - Registered Nurse (RN/ PRN) - Part Time

Wealth Recruitment • Redding, CA

9d • Remote

About The Position

Make a Meaningful Difference—One Patient at a Time Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse with a passion for behavioral health? Join our Home Health team and provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients safely remain in the comfort of their own homes. As a Behavioral Health RN, you'll do more than treat medical conditions—you'll build trusted relationships, support emotional well-being, and empower patients facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, dementia, and other behavioral health needs. Every visit is an opportunity to improve quality of life and make a lasting impact.

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience that meets one of the following: Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of recent psychiatric/behavioral health experience, or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) with at least 1 year of recent psychiatric/behavioral health experience, or Master's Degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing with at least 1 year of recent psychiatric/behavioral health experience.
• Experience may be in home health, acute psychiatric care, or outpatient behavioral health settings.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• For agencies operating under Medicare Home Health Benefit with Palmetto as Fiscal Intermediary, candidates must meet applicable Behavioral Health Home Care Nurse approval requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide skilled nursing care and case management in the home setting.
• Monitor patient progress and perform ongoing reassessments.
• Communicate patient status, assessment findings, and recommended interventions to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Manage medical and behavioral health conditions through evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Evaluate medication effectiveness, identify adverse reactions or contraindications, and educate patients on medication compliance.
• Administer IM medications as ordered.
• Respond appropriately to behavioral health or situational crises.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge documentation.
• Support patients and families with education, encouragement, and compassionate care throughout their treatment journey.

Benefits

• Flexible PRN schedule with weekday hours.
• One-on-one patient care in a home health setting.
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families.
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
• Rewarding work that promotes independence, dignity, and improved quality of life.

What This Job Offers

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