Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Elko, NV

51d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Northeastern Nevada is a 75-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.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred
• Handle with Care preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree