Psychiatric Nurse II
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Recruiter:
ANA MARIA ORNELLAS
Phone: (775)684-0151
Email: aornellas@admin.nv.gov
This position will close for applications on 02/10/2025.
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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.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) is recruiting for multiple inpatient Psychiatric Nurse II positions at Dini Townsend Psychiatric Hospital in Sparks.
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
- 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
- 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.
***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience, one of which included working in a facility or institution with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities
- OR one year of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse I in Nevada State service
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
- A Bachelor's degree in nursing is equivalent to a diploma or Associate's degree in nursing and one year of experience.
- Out of state applicants must have a temporary license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment and must obtain permanent licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
- A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
- Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
- CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
- A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
- This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.