Psychiatric Home Care Registered Nurse
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Description
Lead psychiatric care that actually changes lives - with a team and technology built to support you.
VNA of Ohio is one of Northeast Ohio's most established home health and hospice agencies - 124 years strong, CHAP-accredited, and 4-star rated by CMS. We're one of the only home health agencies in Northeast Ohio with a dedicated Behavioral Health nursing program, and we're looking for an experienced Psychiatric RN Case Manager to join our team - offering top-quartile pay, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, and the tools and support to do your best work every day.
Compensation
- $39.00 – $46.00 per hour / productivity point, depending on experience
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
- Full-time / 40 hours per week
Service Area & Schedule
Cleveland / Northeast Ohio | Monday – Friday, standard business hours.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based care plans tailored to each patient's behavioral health needs
- Coordinate services across an interdisciplinary team including physicians, therapists, social workers, and community resources
- Perform home visits, monitor patient progress, and adjust care plans as needed
- Provide medication management education, mental health counseling support, and crisis intervention as needed
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, medication adherence, coping strategies, and available community resources
- Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and referring providers
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR within required timeframes
- Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and agency regulations
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and ongoing professional development
What Sets VNA Apart
- One of the only home health agencies in Northeast Ohio with a dedicated Behavioral Health nursing program - a unique and meaningful place to practice psychiatric nursing
- AI-assisted documentation - spend your time with patients, not paperwork
- 4-star CMS agency with CHAP accreditation and a 124-year legacy in Northeast Ohio
- Mileage reimbursement at the IRS standard rate ($0.70/mile)
- Paid training & CEUs through Relias
- Limited weekend/holiday requirements - we respect your time off
- Responsive support team - scheduling, intake, clinical supervisors, triage, and after-hours coverage so you're never on an island
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer - qualifying employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness after 120 payments
Requirements
Must-Have:
- Active RN license (Ohio) + current BLS certification
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, including at least 1 year in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout the Cleveland / Northeast Ohio service area
- Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid regulations
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
Preferred / Nice-to-Have:
- Prior home health or community-based psychiatric nursing experience
- Experience with crisis intervention, medication management, and mental health care planning
- Familiarity with HCHB or similar home health EMR
- Strong caseload management and time management skills
- Experience with care coordination across interdisciplinary behavioral health teams