Delivers quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders; supports the hospital's philosophy of care and ensures the safety and well-being of each patient.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assesses/re-assesses patient's by collecting and analyzing data through a systematic process of interaction with patients, patient’s significant other, and the appropriate health care providers regarding the patient’s physical, psychological, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, and anticipated discharge needs.
- Performs suicide assessments and understands suicide precautions.
- Identifies and incorporates each patient’s unique needs into a comprehensive and individualized care plan.
- Identifies and includes into the care plan of each patient the disease, condition, impairment or disability.
- Evaluates each patients' care against the goals and plan of care and revises the care plan periodically, as needed.
- Accurate and litigable documentation that meets current standards and policies.
- Treats and cares for patients competently and as based on current developmental theories and psychiatric nursing knowledge and standards.
- Understands a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders and physical disabilities.
- Rounds on patients, ensuring patient care and an environment that optimizes patient safety.
Demonstrates knowledge of medication management to ensure patient care and reduce the likelihood of medical/health errors.
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Requirements
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Current Nevada State RN License required
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ADN / BSN or equivalent
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Minimum one (1) year of behavioral healthcare experience required
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Sensitivity and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
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Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
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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 30 days of employment.
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
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Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
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Healthcare spending account
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Dependent care spending account
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PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
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Discounted cafeteria meal plan
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Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
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Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
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Pet Insurance
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Identity Theft Insurance
