Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Behavioral Health Nurse / RN / $7500 Bonus Job Locations US-TN-RUTHERFORD ID 2024-156665 Line of Business Adoration Home Health and Hospice Position Type Full-Time Our Company

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

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$7500 Sign On Bonus!! (sign-on bonus applicable to external/new hires only)

 

Behavioral Health RN– Home Health

  

Join our compassionate Home Health team as a Behavioral Health Nurse and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. You'll provide essential care, support, and education to individuals with psychiatric needs, helping them navigate their treatment journey. If you’re a dedicated nurse with a passion for mental health, we want you on our team in Rutherford, TN! 

 

How you will contribute (not limited to):

 

You will make a difference in our patient’s lives by providing safe patient care, deliver individualized nursing care plans to ensure our patients have an optimal care experience while working as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting both patients and their families. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact on your career today!  

 

Location: Rutherford Branch

Coverage area: Gibson County + additional support in Weakley, Henry, Carroll Counties   

Schedule: Full Time, Mon - Fri

Must have: Valid drivers license, reliable vehicle, and proof of car insurance

 

Our comprehensive benefits include: 

Competitive compensation (to include on-call pay when on rotation) Mileage reimbursement Flexible schedule Employee referral program Tuition reimbursement Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings plan Medical, dental and vision Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employee discounts Community Service Opportunities 

 

Responsibilities Makes initial assessment visit utilizing observation/assessment skills and assists in developing the patient’s plan of care in coordination with the patient’s physician/allowed practitioner and Clinical ManagerManages medical illness per POC; performs psycho-biological interventionsConducts comprehensive medication reviews and ensures patients and their caregivers, if any, receive information regarding the patient’s medication regimen, including but not limited to frequency, duration, use, side effects, indications, and contraindicationsProvides education to the patient and their family regarding medication administration, actions, side effects, etc. (as above)Provides written materials for patients and their familiesEvaluates, teaches, and reviews medications and compliance; administers intramuscular (IM) or intravenous (IV) medicationManages situational or other crises; performs assessments of potential self-harm or harm to others, and refers to the treating physicians as necessaryProvides teaching and training activities that require skilled nursing personnel to teach a patient, the patient's family, or caregivers how to manage the treatment regimen; teaches self-care, mental and physical well-being, promotes independence and patient’s rightsPromotes and encourages patient/caregiver to maintain a safe and therapeutic environmentProvides supportive counseling psychotherapy and psycho-therapeutic interventions according to education and licensureProvides psychoeducation, such as teaching/training with disease process, symptom, and safety management, coping skills and problem solvingProvides ongoing evaluation and management of the patient's care planProvides counseling services or coordinates with a social worker to ensure counseling services are providedEnsures appropriate documentation, in accordance with coverage guidelines, to show the evaluation, psychotherapy and teaching activities needed by patients suffering from a diagnosed psychiatric disorder require active treatment by a psychiatrically trained nurseProvides general nursing interventions (including phlebotomy, wound care, infusion, ostomy, catheter care, and other skilled interventions) as ordered by the physicianProvides all aspects of case management to enhance patient outcomes including communicating with other disciplines to ensure collaboration and coordination of careMonitors the patient’s condition and reports changes to the Clinical Manager, and the patient’s physician/ allowed practitioner when indicatedObtains, properly documents, and executes orders from the patient’s physician/allowed practitionerEnsure compliance with state/local/payer requirements and that documentation reflects the care provided and meets company, regulatory and payer standards; and completes documentation within the required timeframeParticipates with after-hours coverage, including weekends and holidays, when necessary to meet the needs of patients, when requestedProvides supervision of care provided by licensed practical nurses and home health aides when indicatedMaintains universal precautions and infection control standards to prevent the transmission of infections and communicable diseasesAppropriately disinfects/sanitizes/transports equipment and supplies used for patient care; and uses proper medical waste disposal techniquesReports all incidents per agency policy and regulatory standardsProvides professional guidance to referral sources and internal operational staff to ensure both patient and referral source satisfactionAssists with staff development and provides one-on-one clinical training to all field RNs and LPNs during home visitsCollaborates with the Clinical Manager, Branch Director, and/or Administrator to ensure ongoing staff competenciesMeets with and educates referral sources about the services of the agency by providing in-services, when requestedIncreases market share by sustaining and growing key established accounts, and by identifying and developing new referral sources through prospecting, lead generation and sales calls within an assigned territory, when requestedAttends and participates in staff meetings, patient care conferences, in-services and other meetings as requestedParticipates in the agency’s QAPI program by communicating problem areas identified and recommendations to address problem areas; attendance at periodic QAPI meetings; and participation in performance improvement projects as requestedMaintains confidentiality of patient related information and honor’s patient rightsOther duties as assigned and within scope of practice Qualifications Registered Nurse (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 3 years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program or other outpatient psychiatric services; orRN with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and licensed in the state where practicing would qualify. The RN must have 1 year of recent nursing experience (recommended within the last 3 years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program or other outpatient psychiatric services; orRN with a Diploma or Associate degree in nursing and licensed in the state where practicing would qualify. The RN must have 2 years of recent nursing experience (recommended within the last 3 years) in an acute treatment unit in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric home care, psychiatric partial hospitalization program or other outpatient psychiatric servicesMinimum of two (2) years of home health experiencecurrent CPR certificationBasic clinical skillsProfessional appearance and demeanorGeneral knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software applicationsExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management skills with a keen attention to detailsAbility to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issuesAbility to learn and complete various educational goals during orientation About our Line of Business Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need.  Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization.  We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived.  Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company.  For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. 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