Behavioral Health RN — Crisis Stabilization & Recovery

Renown-Health; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown-Health in Sparks, NV seeks a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care for adults and geriatric patients with mental health crises, substance use disorders, and related conditions. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in crisis intervention and discharge planning.

The role requires strong de-escalation skills, accurate documentation, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and adherence to regulatory

Qualifications

• English literacy sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of behavioral health/chemical dependency clinical care and recovery services experience preferred.
• Preferred training in Crisis Intervention, de-escalation strategies, and suicide risk assessment.
• Certification in PMH-BC is preferred; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, documentation, care planning, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and medication management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support stabilization, recovery, and safe discharge planning.
• Engage in crisis intervention and de-escalation during psychiatric emergencies.
• Educate patients and families and initiate connections with internal and external resources.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

RN degree (Nevada)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

Renown-Health in Sparks, NV seeks a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care for adults and geriatric patients with mental health crises, substance use disorders, and related conditions. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in crisis intervention and discharge planning.

The role requires strong de-escalation skills, accurate documentation, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and adherence to regulatory