Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem

Job Overview Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem

Location: Las Vegas Valley – Las Vegas and Surrounding Areas

Job Type: Per Diem / PRN | Potential for Full-Time Growth

Are you a Psychiatric Registered Nurse who combines strong clinical judgment, compassion, and the ability to navigate complex behavioral health situations with confidence?

Ultimate Home Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and clinically skilled Psychiatric / Behavioral Health RN to join our growing Behavioral Health Program.

We are looking for nurses who understand that exceptional psychiatric nursing requires more than medication administration and patient assessments. It requires the ability to recognize subtle changes in mental status, establish therapeutic relationships, effectively de-escalate challenging situations, and make sound clinical decisions while maintaining patient safety and dignity.

This is a per-diem position with the potential to transition into full-time employment as our Behavioral Health Program continues to expand.

Strong preference will be given to RNs with psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience, including inpatient psychiatric, crisis stabilization, community mental health, or behavioral health home care settings.

WHO WE ARE

Ultimate Home Health is a growing, Medicare-certified and accredited home health agency expanding its Behavioral Health Program throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

We are committed to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and improving outcomes through collaborative, patient-centered treatment.

YOUR ROLE

• Psychiatric Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and mental status assessments, identify changes in psychiatric symptoms, and monitor patient safety.
• Crisis Intervention & De-escalation: Recognize early signs of psychiatric instability, utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Medication Management: Monitor psychiatric medication adherence, effectiveness, adverse effects, and patient response to treatment.
• Care Planning: Develop and update individualized nursing care plans addressing psychiatric symptoms, safety, medication management, and behavioral health goals.
• Patient & Family Education: Provide education on mental health conditions, coping strategies, symptom management, relapse prevention, and medication adherence.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate care with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Accurate & Timely Documentation: Complete thorough clinical assessments, progress notes, and other required documentation utilizing EMR software in accordance with Medicare guidelines and agency standards.
• Independent Clinical Judgment: Provide skilled psychiatric nursing services in the home setting while recognizing when additional clinical intervention or provider notification is necessary.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nevada.
• Minimum one year of professional nursing experience.
• Psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong psychiatric assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience with crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and therapeutic communication.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications, mental health disorders, and behavioral health treatment approaches.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong clinical documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, outpatient behavioral health, or community mental health.
• Experience with suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and trauma-informed care.
• Home health experience, including OASIS assessments and Medicare documentation requirements.

WHY JOIN ULTIMATE HOME HEALTH?

• Flexible per-diem scheduling.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding Behavioral Health Program.
• Potential for advancement into a full-time position.
• Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

If you're a psychiatric RN who takes pride in your clinical expertise, values compassionate patient care, and wants to be part of a growing behavioral health program, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the Ultimate Home Health team!

Pay: $65.00 - $130.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• How many years of psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience do you have?
• Do you have home health experience? (not required-will train the right candidate)

Work Location: On the road