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Our behavioral healthcare hospital provides compassionate, psychiatric and mental health care to adolescent and adult patients. We are looking for a dedicated, flexible Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. As Registered Nurse, you will deliver direct patient care, perform psychiatric nursing assessments, and respond immediately to behavioral crises.
KEY
Complete comprehensive physical and psychiatric nursing assessments. Administer medications and document patient responses accurately. Monitor patient safety, utilize de-escalation techniques, and respond effectively to behavioral or medical emergencies.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary treatment teams. Maintain complete, accurate electronic medical records in compliance with mental health laws and regulations. Perform suicide assessments and understand suicide precautions.
Identify and incorporate each patient’s unique needs into a comprehensive and individualized care plan. Rounds on patients, ensuring patient care and an environment that optimizes patient safety. Demonstrate knowledge of medication management to ensure patient care and reduce the likelihood of medical/health errors.
Day shift (7:00am-7:30pm) Requirements Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing required. Current BLS/CPR certification required. Minimum one (1) year behavioral health experience preferred.
Charge Nurse experience preferred. Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crisis by using accepted intervention techniques. Benefits A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401K Retirement Plan Healthcare spending account Dependent care spending account PTO Plan with holiday premium pay Discounted cafeteria meal plan Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children) Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities) Pet Insurance Identity Theft Insurance
About the role
As Registered Nurse, you will deliver direct patient care, perform psychiatric nursing assessments, and respond immediately to behavioral crises.