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Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeLas Vegas, NV, USA$36In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing is required.
  • Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
  • Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crises using accepted intervention techniques is required.
  • Four shifts per month are required, with availability for up to eight shifts per month, including two weekend shifts and a holiday rotation.
  • Availability must be submitted four weeks ahead for schedule building. Shifts are assigned by Staffing based on business need, are not self-selected, and hours are not guaranteed.
  • Availability for same-day call-offs and one-to-one assignments is required.

Responsibilities

  • Complete comprehensive physical and psychiatric nursing assessments.
  • Administer medications and accurately document patient responses.
  • Monitor patient safety, use 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, individualized care plan.
  • Round on patients to ensure patient care and an environment that optimizes patient safety.
  • Apply medication-management knowledge to ensure patient care and reduce the likelihood of medical or health errors.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of behavioral health experience is preferred.
  • Charge Nurse experience is preferred.

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