Behavioral Health Nurse Afternoons/Evenings

Now offering a higher rate for visits and a reduced quota!Innovive Health is a leader in home healthcare and has flexible shifts available for Registered Nurses in all of our Massachusetts office locations. We are currently recruiting for Full-time, Part-time, Weekends, and Per Diem positions.Our PM Nurses Begin Their Shifts at 12:00 PM - Balance Built In!Our Case Manager Registered Nurses (RN) are responsible for partnering with the Clinical Director and team to administer and coordinate skilled nursing care to patients requiring home care services. Services are provided in accordance with physician's orders, under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the policies of the organization.WHAT YOU'LL DOClinical CareProvides direct care and case management of assigned patients, including initial assessment and development of plan of care, as well as oversight and administration of prescribed medications and treatmentsMaintains and updates schedules of all disciplines in patient's homeConsistently assesses and evaluates patient's status and goals and revises the plan of care as necessaryCommunicates adjustments to plan of care to all team members in the appropriate time frame to support consistent delivery of careComplete authorization modifications in a timely manner, where neededInitiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative procedures and maintains communication regarding patient care with the physician, supervisory personnel, and other professional staff involved in patient careConsistently monitors and manages patient medications; maintains an accurate medication profile; coordinates prescription refills with physicians and pharmacies and picks up medication refills as neededTeaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriateProvides medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered by the physicianRecognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregiversProvides and maintains a safe environment for the patientReports unsafe conditions, complaints and incidents on behalf of patient as appropriateObserves and supervises Home Health Aide & LPN to evaluate performance and quality of careAccepts responsibility of assignment to perform a specialized procedure, such as IV therapy, when qualified with appropriate training and proven competency in the delivery of the therapyUses supplies and equipment effectively and efficientlyMaintains equipment per agency policyFulfills the obligation of assigned patient case load including tracking of patient status when transferred, following up with other healthcare facilities providing care to patients, resuming care of patients when appropriateAdheres to HIPAA laws and maintains patient confidentiality alwaysOther duties assigned by the case manager/clinical management, i.e., performing field supervisions of care team members as required by agency policiesPerforms other duties as assignedDocumentationCompletes and submits accurate, timely clinical notes including all OASIS documents, visit authorization requests, physician orders, and all other clinical documentation regarding patient's condition and care provided in accordance with Innovive company policiesCommunication and MeetingsCommunicates with physicians and other agencies providing nursing or related services on a consistent basis to ensure continuity of care and implementation of a comprehensive care planActs as part of the interdisciplinary care teamParticipates in scheduled clinical and internal/external case management meetingsAttends vendor and referral meetings as needed and assigned, or as patient conditions requireDocuments all meetings and outcomes for patient medical recordCoordinates with pharmacies, insurance companies and other service providers as needed to facilitate timely and appropriate provision of patient careWHAT YOU HAVEGraduate of an accredited school of professional nursingIs currently licensed as an RN through the State Board of Nursing and meets one of the following criteria:RN with a bachelor's degree in nursing and one year of related working experienceRN with a diploma or associate's degree with two years related work experienceHas passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)Complies with accepted professional standards and principlesMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order, or other reliable means of transportationPossesses and maintains CPR certificationHas presented a pre-employment physician's health clearance including negative TB skin test and/or CXR and other tests as required by organization policyHas satisfactory references from nursing school, previous (or current) employers and/or professional peersPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEPrior experience caring for mental health patients1-2 years' experience in a home health environmentPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTFrequently required to standFrequently required to walkFrequently required to sitContinually required to use hands and fingersFrequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawlOccasionally required to lift/push light weights (less than 25 pounds)Occasionally required to lift/push light weights (greater than 25 pounds)Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may be required on occasionFrequent exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials