Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Lakeville, MN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health/Psych Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized psychiatric and mental health clinical skills in a home health setting. The role serves patients with physical and mental illness, late-life depression, and substance abuse concerns, providing direct care under physician orders using nursing theory, skills, and techniques. The nurse also instructs and supervises LVNs/LPNs and Home Health Aides and is responsible for patient admissions, plans of care, care coordination, recertifications, and discharge planning.

This is a full-time position covering Burnsville and surrounding areas, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is paid on a per-point basis; the posted annual compensation estimate is $87,000–$106,000 and is based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Current state RN license.
• For a diploma or associate-degree nurse: at least two years of recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last three years, in a psychiatric or mental health home care program, acute psychiatric or mental health hospital, or outpatient program.
• For a baccalaureate-prepared nurse: at least one year of recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last three years, in a psychiatric or mental health home care program, acute psychiatric or mental health hospital, or outpatient program.
• For a nurse with a master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing: at least one year of recent nursing experience, recommended to be within the last three years, 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 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 of changes in the patient's condition and needs.
• Document and submit assessment, progress, and discharge notes and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Manage medical illness and perform psychobiological interventions.
• Evaluate medicines for possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant effects, allergies, side effects, and contraindications.
• Instruct patients regarding the ordered medication regimen and review medications and compliance.
• Administer intramuscular medications.
• Manage situational and 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

What This Job Offers

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