Jail-Based Psychiatric RN — THRIVE Mental Health Unit

Naphcare, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join the THRIVE unit at the Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno, NV. The role provides routine nursing care, psychiatric support, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a 30-bed behavioral health unit.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, lab work, rounds, and emergency response. Must hold NV RN license and CPR; psychiatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, unrestricted RN license in Nevada.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience training/working in psychiatric or mental health settings is required.
• Psychiatric RN certification is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing care including assessments, medication administration, labs, and interventions on the THRIVE unit.
• Develop nursing protocols and procedures for the THRIVE unit.
• Safely administer prescribed medications and document in patient charts.
• Conduct initial or updated nursing assessments and clinical rounds.
• Perform routine nursing tasks and patient care, including vitals, triage, specimens, and wound care.
• Respond to medical and mental health emergencies and initiate care as needed.
• Coordinate medical sick calls with in-facility physicians and track orders/results.
• Prepare discharge summaries and nursing treatment summaries for patients.
• Collaborate with health and correctional staff to coordinate care.

Skills

RN License Nevada

CPR Certification

Psychiatric/Mental health exp.

Communication skills

Job description

NaphCare is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to join the THRIVE unit at the Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno, NV. The role provides routine nursing care, psychiatric support, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a 30-bed behavioral health unit.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, lab work, rounds, and emergency response. Must hold NV RN license and CPR; psychiatric experience is preferred.