Behavioral Health Nurse - RN

Company: LHC Group
Location: Ooltewah
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

SummaryWe are hiring for a Registered Nurse.At Home Care Solutions, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.As a Registered Nurse, you can expect:flexibility for true work-life balanceopportunities for career growththe ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationshipsemployee-focused wellness and support programsIf you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.ResponsibilitiesThe Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.Coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting.Makes the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within state specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation in collaboration with physician orders.Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate plan of care.Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.Education And ExperienceExperience Requirements

• Prior to RN making a psychiatric nurse visit, the agency will adhere to Psychiatric Skilled Nursing/Scope of Care
• Must have experience within the last five years. If not, documentation must support psychiatricretraining classes or CEUs to update psychiatric knowledge.License Requirements
  • Must have current RN licensure.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Must have a current drivers license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.Company Overview ---LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefitsHome Care Solutions a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

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