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.

Requirements

Current Nevada State RN License required
ADN / BSN or equivalent
Sensitivity and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crisis by using accepted intervention techniques

Benefits

Sign on bonus available!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

Health insurance (full-time employees)
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare spending account
Dependent care spending account
PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
Discounted cafeteria meal plan
Life insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)
Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)

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