Behavioral Health RN - Home Health
Company: LHC Group
Location: Bayonne
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) in Home
Health renders professional nursing care to patients in their home
by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating home nursing
care needs of assigned patients. Bayonne Visiting Nurses
Association Home Health, part of the LHC Group Family, is hiring a
FT Psychiatric RN (Registered Nurse) Excellent Pay & Benefits 1:1
Patient Care Flexibility to Create Your Own Schedule Career
Advancement Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Great Culture -
join our family! Bayonne Visiting Nurse Association Home Health, a
part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for
hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and
hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services,
we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients
to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around
the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver
patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and
families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single,
shared purpose: It's all about helping people. Essential Functions
Makes the initial nursing evaluation visit within 24 - 48 hours of
receipt of referral or longer if indicated by MD. Continually
evaluates the patient's nursing needs by assessing and reassessing
the patient to include general physical assessment, mental status
assessment and suicidal potential assessments. Initiates and
coordinates the plan of treatment and necessary revisions per
acceptable standards of psychiatric nursingpractice. Instructs and
supervises the patient's family in the care of the patient and
maintenance of a healthy and safe environment. Provides those
services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill. Renders
nursing care to homebound patients and perform treatments as
ordered by the physician. Assists the patient's family in any way
possible to recognize the daily living problems of the patient and
provides information on community resources that are available.
Maintains accurate records of the history of the patient for the
supervisor and the physician, especially in reference to drugs,
treatments, etc. Reports to the patient's physician and other
appropriate personnel pertinent changes in the patient's condition.
Provides counseling and crisis intervention to the patient and
patients families. Participates in in-service programs as required
by the agency. Participates in nursing report and complies with the
Care Management Model. Performs 60 day record review
(recertification) and collaborates with physicians and all other
disciplines involved in the care. Participates in staff conference
regarding patient care. Participates in the QA/QI plan and process.
All other duties as assigned. Education & Experience Education
Requirements The RN must have one of the following credentials: 1.)
A masters degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing OR; 2.) A
bachelors degree in nursing with one year of experience in an
active treatment unit in a psychiatric or mental health hospital or
outpatient clinic OR; 3.) A diploma or associate degree with two
years experience in an active treatment unit in a psychiatric or
mental health hospital or outpatient clinic OR 4.) On an individual
basis and/or other combination of education or experience as
required by specific state law, as applicable. Experience
Requirements Prior to RN making a psychiatric nurse visit, the
agency will adhere to Psychiatric Skilled Nursing/Scope of Care and
the written notification from the CMS Intermediary will be evident
on file at the agency if applicable. Must have experience within
the last five years. If not, documentation must support psychiatric
retraining classes or CEUs to update psychiatric knowledge. License
Requirements Must have current RN Must have a current drivers
license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle,
or public Current CPR certification Equal Opportunity Employer -
vets, disability. Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to
complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination
will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will
consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.
Keywords: LHC Group, Bayonne , Behavioral Health RN - Home Health, Other , Bayonne, New Jersey
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