Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit - Home Care provides professional nursing care to assigned psychiatric patients in a home care environment. Conducts patient intake assessments, develops mental health care plans in conjunction with psychiatrist, and administers medications. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit - Home Care develops therapeutic relationships with patients and records observations of behavioral changes in patient medical records. Helps family members to understand the nature of the condition, and teaches them how to maintain a healthy environment for the patient. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit - Home Care typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
**THIS IS A PAY-PER-VISIT (UNIT) POSITION**
Job Summary: Provides prescribed nursing care services to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled persons in a home setting, functioning independently without on-site supervision.
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Age-Related Competencies:
Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management:
Treats all information and data, within the scope of the position, with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management:
Minimum Position Qualifications:
o Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
o 1 year experience in nursing
o Appropriate competency assessments completed
o Current Texas RN license
o Current Texas driver’s license
o Current Automobile liability insurance
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
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