Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health, Home Health PRN
About The Position
The RN Psych Nurse provides specialized psychiatric and mental health nursing care to home health 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 role is responsible for patient admissions, establishing plans of care, care coordination, recertifications, and discharge planning. The position is PRN and based at the Center Valley, Pennsylvania office, with coverage in Carbon and Monroe Counties. It is not remote or virtual. Compensation is paid per visit; the posting estimates hourly compensation of $40–$46, based on years of experience. The RN assesses nursing needs, provides direct care and case management, performs psycho-biological interventions, evaluates medication effectiveness and safety, instructs patients on medication regimens and adherence, administers IM medications, and manages situational or other crises. The nurse communicates assessment findings and changes in patient condition to physicians and other personnel and completes required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Current state RN license.
- For a diploma or associate degree in nursing: 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 bachelor's degree in 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.
- For 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 in accordance with 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 medications for ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, significant effects, allergies, side effects, and contraindications.
- Instruct patients on prescribed medication regimens and review medications and adherence.
- 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 the Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
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Education Level
Associate degree
