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Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital lists this Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health opportunity in elko, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Position Summary Essential Functions Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs).
Assesses learning needs and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education.
Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.
Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on-call.
Performs other duties as assigned.
More about our team Our Behavioral Health Department embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, which are essential for providing specialized care to patients. This department provides clinical care for patients from Neonatal to Geriatric patients What we're looking for Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include: Basic Life Support certification is required.
ACLS and PALS are required.
One year of experience preferred.
ASLS certification preferred.
Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Additional Information Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, keyboard entry, and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional sitting, squatting, and kneeling; rare running or climbing. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood/body fluids, hazardous medications, and latex. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Licensure/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred. Skills: Critical thinking and decisive judgment; able to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire. More about Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital Northeastern Nevada is a75-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care for over 18 years and is a trusted healthcare provider serving Elko and the surrounding communities. We are committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate, patient‑centered care through a collaborative team of dedicated professionals. Our hospital values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement while supporting employee growth and a positive workplace culture. Join a team that is proud to serve its community and make a meaningful impact every day. EEOC Statement Northeastern Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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