Charge Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Employee well-being programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is hiring an RN Charge Nurse for the Behavioral Health Unit. The role involves assessing patient conditions, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have at least one year of RN experience in an acute hospital setting and a current Nevada State RN license.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance. Join our compassionate team to support community residents in their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year RN experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and make timely determinations of patient needs.
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure smooth unit operations.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families.
• Perform timely documentation relating to medical necessity.
• Facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Coordinate patient care across disciplines.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school

Current Nevada State RN license

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Schedule

3 - 12hr Day shifts (6:45 am to 7:15 pm).

Role Overview

RN Charge Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit.

Join our Behavioral Health Unit team to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and support healing and recovery for community residents.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and make timely determinations of patient needs.
• Implement leadership and team coordination by supervising nursing staff, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring smooth unit operations.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards through engagement and support of PI and other initiatives.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits covering medical, dental, vision, with plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Financial protection and PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, paid time off.
• Career growth support: tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) with company match.
• Employee well-being programs: mental, physical, financial wellness including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, discounts.
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Nevada State RN license.
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 14 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• A minimum of one year RN experience in an acute hospital setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.