Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Company: Amedisys Home Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*RN Psychiatric Nurse - Home Health** *Full-time 8am to 5pm
Monday - Friday** *Mileage reimbursement program**Caregiving is our
Calling*At Amedisys whether we're caring for patients directly or
supporting those who do, each of us is a caregiver at heart. Every
team member contributes to our mission of providing exceptional,
clinically distinct care in the home to thousands of patients and
families every day.In home health, you'll be a true advocate
engaging patients throughout their coordinated health care journey
all while maintaining autonomy and independence to support their
needs.If you're looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where
you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference
every day and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.*What
You Will Do*Responsible for furnishing comprehensive, skilled,
medical, and behavioral health/psychiatric nursing services to all
patients in their place of residence.* Assesses the medical,
cognitive, emotional, psychosocial, safety, developmental status,
and behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs of the patient
during the initial nursing evaluation.* Supervises case load
including LPNs and Home Health Aides assigned to the patient
managed by the RN Case Manager. Facilitates care coordination with
PRN staff when care is provided for caseload.* Helps to achieve and
maintain continuity of patient care by communicating information
timely, effectively and systematically with all patient care team
members. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and follow-up
through care coordination on assigned caseload for duration that
patients are on service.* Assesses the appropriateness of care and
criteria for acceptance to medical as well as behavioral
health/psychiatric home health care.* Reports the status of all new
patients to the Clinical Manager and the patient's physician and/or
psychiatrist.* Evaluates the patient's management and compliance
with the medical and psychiatric plan of care.* Maintains awareness
for indicators in patient's behavior that call for change in the
treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) as well as other
medical signs and symptoms.* Observes and evaluates the physical
and mental status of the patient for complications and medication
side effects and implements appropriate interventions while working
closely with the physician and/or psychiatrist.* Implements nursing
actions that will promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental
health, prevent illnesses, and effect rehabilitation.* Instructs
patient/caregiver in cognitive and technical aspects of care,
medication regimes, disease processes, safety interventions, ADL
care, coping skills, symptom management, and other interventions.*
Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen
collections, and educates patient and caregiver in appropriate
medical techniques.* Documents visit, including instructions and
interventions, in an accurate and timely manner while complying
with the home health care agency's policies and procedures.*
Documents all telephone calls and physician contact for inclusion
in the patient's chart.* Respects patient's and family's rights as
defined by the Federal and State laws and Patient Bill of Rights.
Respects patient's right to confidentiality and patient's
property.* Establishes emergency procedures, instructs
patient/caregiver when to call nurse, MD and 911. Maintains patient
safety while a crisis occurs, calling police/911, MD, and nursing
supervisor on call, and then documenting in clinical record, and
filling out completing an incident report after crisis.*
Communicates closely with MD, interdisciplinary team, agencies and
institutions for continuity of care regarding patient's progress.
Acts as a case manager in coordinating care for all medical
patients and behavioral health/psychiatric patients as assigned.*
Uses universal precautions while administering care to patients and
is knowledgeable of policies, procedures, and protocol regarding
infection control.* Supervises home health aides every two (2)
weeks and reviews patient care plan as needed.* Reviews treatment
planning under the direction of a physician or psychiatrist every
30 days with updates every 60 days, or before or as patient status
changes require. Nursing action, interventions, and goals are
stated for each individual patient. Discharge summaries are
completed after patient's discharge from home care services.*
Supports health care professionals within the care center for other
patients with psychosocial issues, assisting in developing a
treatment plan of care.* Performs other duties as
assigned.*Required** Current, unencumbered license to practice as a
Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to
work by the company. May possess either a single state license in
each non-compact state and/or a compact license in their state of
residence that is accepted in all Nurse License Compact (NLC)
participating states.Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the
following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a
nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to
practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to
each state's practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally
reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state
license.* A registered nurse must meet one of the following to meet
CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting:
An RN with a Master's degree with a specialty in psychiatric or
mental health nursing and licensed in the state where practicing.
The RN must have nursing experience (recommended within the last
three years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital,
psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program
or other outpatient psychiatric services.* An RN with a Bachelor's
degree in nursing and licensed in the state where practicing. The
RN must have one year of recent nursing experience (recommended
within the last three years) in an acute treatment unit in a
psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial
hospitalization program or other outpatient psychiatric services.An
RN with a Diploma or Associate degree in nursing and licensed in
the state where practicing. The RN must have two years of recent
nursing experience (recommended within the last three years) in an
acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home
care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program or other
outpatient psychiatric services.* Must have good verbal and written
communication skills and evaluation techniques and demonstrate
knowledge of clinical skills, judgment, current nursing practices
and analytical capabilities.* Current CPR certification.* Must be
familiar with Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payor
guidelines.* Must have a current driver's license, agency-required
automobile liability insurance, and availability of personal,
dependable transportation to conduct home visits.* Able to assess
patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific
needs.* Must be familiar with general use and functions of the
computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet;
e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting
programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation
buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services
and online training programs.* _Amedisys is an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin,
citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual
orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other
legally protected characteristic._Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:*
401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance*
Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending
account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral
program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical
specialties:* Home HealthPhysical setting:* Acute careStandard
shift:* Day shiftWeekly schedule:* 5x8* Monday to
FridayExperience:* Recent Nursing psychiatric hospital, psychiatric
home care,: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:* license to
practice as a Registered Nurse (Required)Work Location: One
location
Keywords: Amedisys Home Health, Tucson , Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Tucson, Arizona
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