Psych RN Home Health - Tehama County

Description:

AccentCare is one of the nation's leaders in Home Healthcare. We have been providing patients, clients and their families with compassionate, quality care in the comfort of their home for over 10 years. Recognized as one of the fastest growing healthcare companies in the country, we have locations in ten states: California, New York, Ohio, Washington, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Georgia and Tennessee.

Highly trained, dedicated individuals provide comprehensive services that range from personal, non-medical care to skilled nursing, rehabilitation services and hospice. Our team of professionals uses the latest technology, coupled with caring hands, to ensure that our patients and clients get the assistance they need to improve the quality of their life while maintaining their independence.

Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Psych Nurse is responsible for maintaining the delivery of quality patient care with a specialty in the area of mental health.  The position combines the activities of direct and indirect care provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.   The Mental Health Nurse directs CHHA, CNA, LVN, and RN staff regarding patient care activities, performs patient assessments, develops patients care plans, evaluates patients care plans' effectiveness, modifies as appropriate, and documents all patient care as appropriate.

Qualifications:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:   This position requires a current California license as a Registered Nurse with 2 years recent acute psychiatric experience.   A MSN in Mental Health Nursing and special training, education and experience would be considered and reviewed on an individual basis.   The selected individual must have a current CPR certification and sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks, as required.   The selected individual must also possess a valid driver's license, proof of current auto insurance and registration.