Weekend Behavioral Health Nurse

Innovive Health•Beverly, MA

12d•$74,000

About The Position

Innovive Health is hiring a Weekend Registered Nurse to partner with the Clinical Team in administering and coordinating skilled nursing care for patients receiving home care services. Care is provided according to physician orders, under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. The Weekend Baylor RN schedule is every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, plus four hours on Mondays for provider follow-ups and/or documentation. The posting describes this as a full-time, exempt salary position. The nurse provides direct patient care and case management, develops and updates care plans, coordinates with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members, and completes timely clinical documentation. The role also includes oversight of Home Health Aides and LPNs, medication management, patient and caregiver education, and coordination with pharmacies, insurers, and other service providers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current RN licensure through the State Board of Nursing.
Meet one of the following experience and education pathways: a bachelor's degree in nursing and one year of related work experience, or a nursing diploma or associate's degree and two years of related work experience.
Have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
Comply with accepted professional standards and principles.
Be a licensed driver with an insured, well-maintained automobile that meets state and/or organizational requirements, or have another reliable means of transportation.
Maintain CPR certification.
Provide pre-employment physician's health clearance, including a negative TB skin test and/or chest X-ray and other tests required by organizational policy.
Provide satisfactory references from nursing school, previous or current employers, and/or professional peers.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience caring for mental health patients.
One to two years of experience in a home health environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and case management for assigned patients, including initial assessments, development of care plans, and oversight and administration of prescribed medications and treatments.
Maintain and update schedules for all disciplines in the patient's home.
Assess and evaluate patient status and goals, revising care plans as needed and communicating changes to team members in a timely manner.
Complete authorization modifications when needed.
Initiate and apply appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative procedures, and communicate about patient care with physicians, supervisory personnel, and other professional staff.
Monitor and manage patient medications, maintain accurate medication profiles, coordinate prescription refills with physicians and pharmacies, and pick up refills as needed.
Teach patients and family members or caregivers self-care techniques, and provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions.
Identify opportunities for health counseling with patients and families or caregivers.
Provide and maintain a safe patient environment, and report unsafe conditions, complaints, and incidents as appropriate.
Observe and supervise Home Health Aides and LPNs to evaluate performance and quality of care.
Perform specialized procedures, such as IV therapy, when qualified through appropriate training and demonstrated competency.
Use supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently, and maintain equipment according to agency policy.
Manage assigned patient caseloads, track patient status during transfers, follow up with other healthcare facilities, and resume patient care when appropriate.
Follow HIPAA requirements and maintain patient confidentiality.
Perform field supervision of care team members and other duties assigned by case managers or clinical management.
Complete and submit accurate, timely clinical notes, including OASIS documents, visit authorization requests, physician orders, and other clinical documentation.
Communicate consistently with physicians and other agencies providing nursing or related services to support continuity of care and comprehensive care planning.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and attend scheduled clinical and internal or external case management meetings.
Attend vendor and referral meetings as needed or assigned, or when patient conditions require.
Document meetings and outcomes in patient medical records.
Coordinate with pharmacies, insurance companies, and other service providers to facilitate timely and appropriate patient care.