No salary listed — similar Registered Nurse roles pay ~$95k (median of 436 jobs)

6.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Home Health Nursing (RN) — ranked against 402 active roles in this specialty

Behavioral Health Nurse

Registered Nurse Above average in Home Health Nursing (RN)Full-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Home health behavioral health nursing. Flexible schedule. After-hours coverage required. Make a real difference in patients' lives at home.

Join Adoration Home Health and Hospice as a Behavioral Health Nurse in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities

  • Makes initial assessment visit utilizing observation/assessment skills and assists in developing the patient’s plan of care in coordination with the patient’s physician/allowed practitioner and Clinical Manager.
  • Manages medical illness per POC; performs psycho-biological interventions.
  • Conducts comprehensive medication reviews and ensures patients and their caregivers, if any, receive information regarding the patient’s medication regimen, including but not limited to frequency, duration, use, side effects, indications, and contraindications.
  • Provides education to the patient and their family regarding medication administration, actions, side effects, etc. (as above).

Requirements

  • Basic clinical skills.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.
  • General knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry specific software applications.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Work with Adoration Home Health and Hospice in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse with a degree in nursing and specific experience in acute psychiatric treatment or home care. A master's degree in psychiatric nursing or a bachelor's/associate degree with corresponding years of recent psychiatric experience is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Psychiatric NursingPatient AssessmentCase ManagementMedication ReviewCrisis ManagementPsychotherapyWound CarePhlebotomyPatient EducationInfection ControlInterpersonal CommunicationTime ManagementCritical ThinkingClinical TrainingCare Plan Development

Home Health Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

In Tennessee, Home Health Nursing listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$88k across 12 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (369 listings).

Tennessee's cost-of-living index is 91.0 (US average = 100) — Tennessee ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Adoration Home Health and Hospice holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 21 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Nurse at Adoration Home Health and Hospice a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Home Health Nursing (RN) — ranked against 402 active Home Health Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Registered Nurse roles.

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About Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Louisville, Kentucky
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement