Registered Nurse Behavioral Health | BHRN, Home Health
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Behavioral Health (BHRN) provides specialized psychiatric and mental health nursing care within the scope of Home Health to patients with physical and mental illness, late-life depression, and substance abuse concerns. The nurse provides direct patient care under physician orders using nursing theory, skills, and techniques, and provides instruction and supervision to LVNs/LPNs and Home Health Aides. The BHRN is responsible for patient admissions, establishing plans of care, care coordination, recertifications, and discharge planning. The role includes assessing nursing needs, providing direct care and case management, managing medical illness and crises, performing psycho-biological interventions, evaluating medications, and educating patients about medication regimens and compliance. This is a full-time, non-remote position based at the Petaluma office, covering Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Tomales, Novato, San Rafael, Mill Valley, and Sausalito. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call responsibilities. The offer is based on years of experience.
Requirements
- Current state RN license.
- Qualifying nursing education and recent psychiatric or mental health experience: diploma or associate degree in nursing with at least two years of recent experience; bachelor's degree in nursing with at least one year of recent experience; or master's degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing with at least one year of recent experience. Experience is recommended to be within the last three years and must be in a psychiatric or mental health home care program, acute psychiatric or mental health hospital, or outpatient program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with current auto insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
- A vehicle in good working order.
Responsibilities
- Assess nursing needs and provide direct care and case management of the patient's care plan.
- Make initial assessment and reassessment visits using observation and assessment skills.
- Inform the physician of assessment results and recommended clinical interventions.
- Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs.
- Document and submit assessment, progress, discharge notes, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Manage medical illness and perform psycho-biological interventions.
- Evaluate medicines for ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant effects, allergies, side effects, and contraindications.
- Instruct patients regarding prescribed medication regimens and review medications and compliance.
- Administer intramuscular medications.
- Manage situational or other crises.
- Provide instruction and supervision to LVNs/LPNs and Home Health Aides.
- Assume responsibility for patient admissions, establishing plans of care, care coordination, recertifications, and discharge planning.
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, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
