Psychiatric Nurse 1 Underfill

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

The Division of Public Behavioral Health Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services is recruiting for multiple inpatient Psychiatric Nurse 1 underfilling Psychiatric Nurse 2 positions at Dini Townsend Psychiatric Hospital in Sparks NV. Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to individuals with developmental delays developmental disabilities intellectual disabilities or social emotional and/or behavioral disorders in an institution or out-patient setting in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act. Dynamic work responsibilities include assessing and identifying patient health care needs; making comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations; preparing nursing care plans; administering medications as prescribed by a physician or designee; and monitoring patients for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction. These positions will also provide crisis intervention; help develop safety plan recommendations for patients; actively participate in a multidisciplinary team managing a wide variety of patients and diagnoses; and ensure compliance with CMS standards as well as established laws regulations and NNAMHS policies. These are full-time positions that may include weekend and holiday shifts. Incumbents will be working an innovative variable schedule with overtime after 40 hours in a week. Incumbents are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute certification which is provided by NNAMHS. Some positions may be eligible for Shift Differential pay. NNAMHS provides continual on-going training and education to our staff including paid release time for attending approved trainings.

Under general supervision of a higher level nurse Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to individuals with developmental delays developmental disabilities intellectual disabilities or social emotional and/or behavioral disorders in an institution or out-patient setting in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act.

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and one year of professional nursing experience; OR one year of experience as a Registered Nurse I in Nevada State service caring for individuals with mental illness developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Identify patient health care needs utilizing physical and behavioral professional nursing assessment skills; make comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations of health needs including subtle abnormalities and changes in condition; record and report indicative signs and symptoms of physical and mental condition.

Prepare nursing care plans by assessing patients psychological and physical condition and conferring with other health care professionals; evaluate needs and develop nursing diagnoses plans for treatment services and health education based on the present and predicted needs of the patient; identify immediate and long-term care goals; review and revise care plans as needed.

Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment teams by coordinating health services and treatment; collaborate with professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure optimum health care.

Administer medications intravenously subcutaneously intramuscularly topically and orally as prescribed by a physician or designee as allowed in the practice setting; ensure correct time dosage and appropriate route of administration; count controlled medications to ensure security; monitor patient for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction; observe patient to determine if medication is effective for prescribed treatment and document; if necessary notify appropriate personnel of action taken.

Maintain safety health and wellbeing of individuals in the therapeutic environment as allowed in the practice setting; may assist in physically restraining patients who are a threat to themselves or others and may be hostile and combative; follow facility procedures regarding techniques and duration of confinement; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required.

Triage and assess patients physical and mental health status and recommend admission for inpatient or outpatient services according to established policies and criteria.

May serve as a community liaison nurse assisting patients in making the transition from institution to the community or assisting patients which are community based by providing a broad range of nursing services.

Assist in physical examinations and diagnostic testing; obtain samples for laboratory tests as ordered by a physician or designee; perform assigned laboratory tests.

Develop/implement nursing discharge plans; work with other disciplines to coordinate services; ensure that appropriate referrals are made; educate patients and families on medications drug interactions and special care requirements.

Take timely effective and proper measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments.

Provide emergency medical treatments such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid required to stabilize a patients condition and prevent more serious complications pursuant to established policy.

Document nurse progress notes in medical charts including patients health status changes in condition and medications administered; review charts for changes in orders and transcribe; prepare written reports records and summaries; perform quality improvement activities such as auditing charts and compiling statistics; ensure all
applicable regulatory standards are met including documentation of the care delivery process.

Perform quality assurance and/or utilization review audits and compliance activities; ensure effective and efficient patient care and adherence to community standards of nursing care and/or standards established by accrediting bodies.

Carry out therapeutic procedures which provide for the emotional and physical comfort of patients.

Provide education to patients and their families related to good health habits and answer questions regarding prescribed treatment; provide health related education and training to staff.

Prepare and maintain medical treatment rooms ensuring supplies are available and ready for use; order and stock medical and related supplies and equipment as needed.

Assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage them to perform activities without help as appropriate; supervise and/or participate in therapeutic interventions; serve as a positive role model at all times.

Coordinate and/or participate in clinics; obtain prior approval for billing purposes as needed; schedule appointments; provide or arrange for transportation; conduct screening tests; give immunization injections; create and maintain associated records.

Supervise paraprofessional and technical staff which may include Licensed Practical Nurses Mental Health or Developmental Support Technicians and/or Forensic Specialists as assigned; delegate to other personnel direct care duties consistent with their licensure certification and competency and as allowed in the practice setting.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under immediate supervision incumbents acquire skills and experience in performing duties outlined in the series concept. This is the entry level in the series and progression to the journey level may occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.

Working knowledgeof: universal precautions and infection control techniques and procedures; medical terminology sufficient to understand doctors orders.

General knowledge of: current nursing practices principles methods and procedures; application of the nursing process including assessment diagnosis planning intervention and evaluation; uses and effects of medications used in nursing; documentation process; operation and use of standard medical equipment; nutrition and personal hygiene as applied to patient care; human growth and development; routine laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures used in the practice setting; physical restraint techniques and procedures as allowed in the practice setting; client centered care.

Ability to:interview clients to elicit a health history symptoms and/or complaints; clinically assess the basic health status of an individual; develop implement and evaluate a nursing care plan; prepare and maintain medical records charts and reports; follow detailed oral and written instructions; provide health education to patients and families; provide emergency medical treatment as allowed in the practice setting; assist in physically restraining patients consistent with department policy; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors staff patients and families; delegate appropriate assignments to subordinate staff.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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