Psych Registered Nurse - (RN)- Home Health - PRN

Life Care Home Health is seeking a Psych Registered Nurse to provide behavioral nursing care for clients in their homes across Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia. You will administer direct patient care, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and work collaboratively with clients, families, and referring agencies to support recovery and maintain life functions.

Clinical Setting

You will work in patients' homes in various environmental conditions, with possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases. You may encounter unpleasant weather and will be required to travel locally. This is a PRN (as-needed) position with flexible scheduling and on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer behavioral nursing care and promote the company's mission, vision, and values
• Complete initial and ongoing assessments to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, including OASIS documentation
• Regularly reevaluate client nursing needs and evaluate outcomes of care
• Develop, initiate, and revise the Plan of Care as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care
• Provide effective communication with clients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate regularly in case conferences
• Apply infection control and universal precaution concepts to protect clients and staff
• Coordinate services and inform physicians of changes in client condition and needs
• Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner
• Supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to LVN/LPNs, HHAs, and CNAs
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services as assigned
• Participate in in-service programs and maintain professional competency
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements

Required Qualifications

• One year of experience as an RN in a clinical care setting
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing Program
• Current RN license in good standing in any applicable state
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license in good standing
• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
• Hepatitis profile if required to make visits

Preferred Qualifications

• Home health experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds
• Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions
• Ability to meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Licenses and Certifications

You must maintain a valid RN license in the state where you practice and a valid CPR certificate at all times. It is your responsibility to renew both before they expire to continue employment.