Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Maple Grove, MN

7d • Onsite

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 cares for 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 provides instruction and supervision to LVNs/LPNs and Home Health Aides and assumes responsibility for patient admissions, plans of care, care coordination, recertifications, and discharge planning.

This is a full-time position covering Brooklyn Park and surrounding areas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay is per point; the listed annual compensation estimate is $87,000–$102,000 and is based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Current State RN license.
• Meet one of the listed nursing education and psychiatric/mental health experience pathways: diploma or associate degree in nursing with at least 2 years of recent relevant nursing experience; bachelor's degree in nursing with at least 1 year of recent relevant nursing experience; or master's degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing with at least 1 year of recent relevant nursing experience. Recent experience is recommended to be within the last 3 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, and 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 psychobiological interventions.
• Evaluate medicines for possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant effects, drug allergies, side effects, and contraindications.
• Instruct patients regarding ordered medication regimens and review medications and compliance.
• Administer IM 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 the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

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