Registered Nurse Behavioral Health | BHRN, Home Health
About The Position
The RN Psych Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized psychiatric and mental health clinical skills within the scope of home health. The nurse serves patients with physical and mental illness, late-life depression, and substance abuse concerns, providing direct patient care under physician orders using nursing theory, skills, and techniques. The role also includes instruction and supervision of LVNs/LPNs and Home Health Aides, and responsibility for patient admissions, plans of care, care coordination, recertifications, and discharge planning. This is a full-time position based out of the San Ramon Office, with coverage across Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont, Oakland, Alameda, Fruitville, Castro Valley, Hayward, Union City, and Newark. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call duties. Offers are based on years of experience.
Requirements
- Current state RN license.
- Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: diploma or associate degree in nursing and at least two years of recent nursing experience in a psychiatric or mental health home care program, acute psychiatric or mental health hospital, or outpatient program; bachelor's degree in nursing and at least one year of such recent experience; or master's degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing and at least one year of such recent experience. Recent experience is recommended to be within the last three years.
- Current CPR certification.
- Licensed driver with current auto insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
- Vehicle in good working order.
Responsibilities
- Assess nursing needs and provide direct care and case management for the patient's care plan.
- Conduct 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 about changes in the patient's condition and needs.
- Document and submit assessment, progress, and discharge notes and other required paperwork in a timely manner as required by the agency.
- Manage medical illness and perform psychobiological interventions.
- Evaluate medicines for potentially ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant effects, drug allergies, side effects, and contraindications.
- Instruct patients regarding the ordered medication regimen 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
