Psychiatric Home Care / Hospice RN
About The Position
Mid-Michigan Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to provide specialized psychiatric nursing care to patients in their homes. The role supports patients managing mental health conditions, helps improve quality of life, and promotes the highest possible level of independence. The nurse also supports hospice patients and families experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges. The position is listed as full-time or part-time, as applicable, in Mid-Michigan. The nurse works independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team and providing patient- and family-centered care.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan; the posting also specifies an RN license in the state of employment.
- CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-care skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
Nice To Haves
- Previous psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience.
- Previous experience as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
- Home health, hospice, or community-based nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessments and evaluations in patients’ homes.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized psychiatric nursing care plans.
- Provide skilled nursing interventions for patients with psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia-related behavioral concerns.
- Monitor mental status, behavioral changes, medication effectiveness, and potential adverse reactions.
- Provide medication management education and reinforce medication compliance.
- Assess safety concerns, including suicidal ideation, risk of self-harm, and changes in mental status.
- Collaborate with physicians, psychiatric providers, social workers, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Educate and support patients and caregivers regarding psychiatric diagnoses, medications, and symptom management.
- Identify changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate providers.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies, Medicare guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in care coordination, case conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Support hospice patients and families experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, or other emotional and behavioral challenges.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive compensation
- Company car
- Dental insurance
- Flexible scheduling
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
