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Optum

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Home Health)

Optum, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, 39500

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Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Home Health) Explore opportunities with Deaconess HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse in Home Health, you will deliver professional nursing care directly in patients' homes. You assess their needs, develop personalized care plans, implement treatment strategies, and evaluate outcomes to ensure high-quality, compassionate care for each individual.

Primary Responsibilities

Make initial nursing evaluation visits within 24‑48 hours of referral or as directed by the physician

Assess and reassess patients' physical condition, mental status, and suicidal potential

Initiate and revise treatment plans according to psychiatric nursing standards

Instruct and supervise family members in patient care and maintaining a safe environment

Provide specialized nursing services and perform physician‑ordered treatments

Assist families in identifying daily living challenges and accessing community resources

Maintain accurate patient records, including medications and treatments

Report significant changes in patient condition to physicians and appropriate personnel

Provide counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families

Participate in agency in‑service programs and nursing reports

Comply with the Care Management Model and perform 60‑day recertification reviews

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on patient care

Participate in staff conferences and quality assurance/quality improvement processes

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Current, unrestricted RN license in state of practice

Current CPR certification

Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Recent experience in psychiatric nursing within the last five years OR documentation of psychiatric retraining or continuing education (CEUs)

Preferred Qualification

Oasis Certification

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.27 to $50.48 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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