What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN-Intake Registered Nurse (RN) position at Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital?
The beautiful Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is growing... and we need more amazing Nurses to help guide our patients on their journey of recovery!
As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders;
Support the hospital and program philosophy of care and ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.
Ability to perform suicide assessments and understands suicide precautions.
Identify and incorporate each patient’s unique needs into a comprehensive and individualized care plan.
Accurate and legible documentation that meets current standards and policies.
Responds to telephone and face-to-face inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services.
Through a systematic process of interaction with patients, the patient's significant others, and the appropriate health care providers, collects and analyzes data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural and anticipated discharge needs; determines patient's alcohol or drug toxicity; identifies signs of withdrawal; conducts screenings or assessments to determine needs of treatment.
Documents physician’s phone orders
Maintains knowledge of legal guidelines pertaining to EMTALA/COBRA and abuse/neglect reporting.
Education/Licensure:
- Current Nevada RN License required
- ADN / BSN or equivalent preferred
- Current CPR certification
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment!
This package includes: Medical (three plans to choose from), Dental (two plans to choose from), Vision, Life Insurance options, including plans for spouse and children, 401(k), Pet Insurance, Identity Theft insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and a very generous PTO plan and more!