Registered Nurse (On Call/PRN) - Day and Night shifts
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct psychiatric and mental health care to adolescent and adult patients in a behavioral healthcare hospital. The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment through nursing assessments, medication administration, patient monitoring, crisis response, and coordination with the interdisciplinary care team. This is an on-call/PRN position covering shifts based on facility needs; hours are not guaranteed and shifts are assigned by Staffing rather than self-selected. Day shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and night shifts are 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. The nurse must work four shifts per month and be available for up to eight shifts per month, including two weekend shifts and a holiday rotation. Availability must be submitted four weeks ahead for scheduling. The commitment includes responding to same-day call-offs and 1:1 assignments.
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crises using accepted intervention techniques.
- Work four shifts per month and maintain availability for up to eight shifts per month, including two weekend shifts and a holiday rotation.
- Submit availability four weeks ahead of the schedule build.
- Be available for same-day call-offs and 1:1 assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of behavioral health experience.
- Charge Nurse experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive physical and psychiatric nursing assessments.
- Administer medications and accurately document patient responses.
- Monitor patient safety, use de-escalation techniques, and respond to behavioral or medical emergencies.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records in compliance with mental health laws and regulations.
- Perform suicide assessments and apply suicide precautions.
- Identify and incorporate each patient’s unique needs into an individualized care plan.
- Conduct patient rounds to support patient care and an environment that optimizes safety.
- Apply medication-management knowledge to support patient care and reduce the likelihood of medical or health errors.
- Cover shifts based on facility business needs, including same-day call-offs and 1:1 assignments.
Benefits
- 401K Retirement Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
