Patients First Home Care LLC is seeking a PRN Psych nurse for our Brandon location. The registered Psych nurse is responsible for furnishing a comprehensive, skilled psychiatric nursing service to psychiatric patients in their place of residence. Provide behavioral healthcare services.
The PRN Registered Psych nurse:
Performs Initial and ongoing, comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs, including Oasis assessment information.
Assess the medical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial, safety, developmental status, and psychiatric nursing needs of the patient, during the initial evaluation, assess the appropriateness of care, and criteria, for acceptance to psychiatric home health care, reports the status of all new patients to the Clinical manager and the patient’s M.D/Psychologist.
Evaluate the patient’s management, and compliance, with medical and psychiatric plan of care.
Maintain awareness of indicators in patient’s behavior that call for changes to the treatment modality.
Observe and evaluate the physical and mental status of the patient for complications and medication side effects and implements appropriate interventions, while working closely with M.D/Psychologist.
Implement nursing actions that will promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness, and affect rehabilitation.
Qualifications
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed by the state of Florida.
Must have a minimum of 1-year acute psychiatric experience in a psychiatric facility and or psych certificate.
A master’s degree in Psychiatric, or Mental health Nursing is preferred.
Must have a driver's license and a reliable means of transportation to ensure timely arrival at patient’s homes.
Must have a ACHA Level II background check.
Must have a current CPR certification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedule options
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
If you are a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for providing high-quality care in the comfort of patients' homes, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!
Pay: $38.82 - $46.75 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Medical-Surgical
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brandon, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road