Behavioral Health Nurse- Afternoon/Evenings
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join Innovive Health – Where Innovation Meets Compassion
We specialize in supporting complex and behavioral health populations, delivering high-quality care where it matters most - where they reside.
We are seeking passionate, experienced professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy that traditional healthcare roles often lack.
Why Innovive Health?
At Innovive, we believe that when our clinicians thrive, our patients receive the best care. That’s why we offer:
- No Weekend Mandates – Monday through Friday schedules available.
- Autonomy in Your Role – Practice independently while being supported by a collaborative team
- Patient-Centered Care Model – Spend meaningful time with patients and truly make a difference
- Work-Life Balance - A supportive structure designed to reduce burnout and promote well-being
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits - Rewarding your expertise and commitment
- Join a team that is not only transforming healthcare but also prioritizing the people who make it possible
- What You’ll Do
- Provide direct patient care, including assessments and care plan development
- Manage a caseload and coordinate care across the clinical team
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
- Educate patients and caregivers on care and self-management
- Communicate with physicians and care teams to ensure continuity of care
- Supervise and support HHAs and LPNs
- Complete accurate and timely documentation (OASIS, visit notes, orders)
- Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and HIPAA standards
What You Bring
- Active RN license
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
- Home health or related behavioral health clinical experience
- Strong communication, organization, and critical thinking skills
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Physical Demands & Environment
- Mobility: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling.
- Dexterity: Continuous use of hands and fingers for fine motor tasks and equipment operation.
- Lifting/Transfer: Occasional lifting or pushing of loads (both under and over 25 lbs); includes occasional patient transfers.
- Hazard Exposure: Frequent exposure to bloodborne/airborne pathogens and infectious materials.
Innovive Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Important Recruiting Notice
Our recruiters are real people, and we will always communicate with you directly throughout the hiring process. Innovive Health will never ask you to provide sensitive personal or financial information through email or text.
All legitimate recruiting communications from Innovive Health will come from an @innovivehealth.com email address. If you receive a message claiming to be from Innovive Health that comes from another email domain or asks for personal or financial information, please do not respond or provide any information.
If you’re ever unsure whether a message is legitimate, please contact us directly to verify.
Key Responsibilities
The nurse will provide direct patient care, manage caseloads, and coordinate care across the clinical team. They are also responsible for administering treatments, monitoring patient progress, and ensuring accurate documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active RN license and have experience in home health or behavioral health. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health (rn) | ranked against 142 Behavioral Health (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Registered Nurse median $97k (middle half $85k–$115k)403 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Iowa | 136 active | 6,058 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Iowa Registered Nurse listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 1% offer loan repayment136 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +15.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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