PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 2

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections seeks a Psychiatric Nurse 2 at the Northern Nevada Correctional Facility in Carson City to deliver nursing care within a correctional setting, including medication management and monitoring for side effects. Extendible hours and shift flexibility may be required.

Under supervision, you will participate with the medical and mental health team, assess health status, develop care plans, and ensure safety while educating inmates and families on medications and

Qualifications

• Active RN license with relevant experience in mental health or developmental disabilities is required.
• Experience in a facility setting with individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary medical/mental health team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health needs using physical and behavioral nursing skills.
• Develop and adjust nursing care plans with other health professionals.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects and interactions.
• Maintain patient safety and assist in restraints when necessary.
• Triage and refer to inpatient or outpatient services per policy.
• Educate patients and families on medications and care requirements.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient safety

Triage

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking to fill a Psychiatric Nurse 2 at the Northern Nevada Correctional Facility in Carson City. This position actively participates with the medical and mental health team in providing nursing care and treatment to inmates in a correctional setting. Work responsibilities include providing professional nursing care to inmates, medication management and administering medications as prescribed by the agency psychiatrist and monitoring for side effects, maintaining client safety, assist in physically restraining inmates who are a threat to themselves or others, triage and assess inmate's physical and mental health status and recommend admission for inpatient or outpatient services, develop/implement nursing discharge plans, and educate patients and families on medications and special care requirements. Extended hours may be required on short notice in cases of emergency, and the incumbent must available to work any shift assignment.

Under general supervision of a higher level nurse, Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to individuals with developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or social, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, in an institution or out‑patient setting in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience, one of which included working in a facility or institution with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities; OR one year of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Identify patient health care needs utilizing physical and behavioral professional nursing assessment skills; make comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations of health needs including subtle abnormalities and changes in condition; record and report indicative signs and symptoms of physical and mental condition.

Prepare nursing care plans by assessing patient’s psychological and physical condition and conferring with other health care professionals; evaluate needs and develop nursing diagnoses, plans for treatment, services and health education based on the present and predicted needs of the patient; identify immediate and long‑term care goals; review and revise care plans as needed.

Participate in multi‑disciplinary treatment teams by coordinating health services and treatment; collaborate with professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure optimum health care.

Administer medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, topically and orally as prescribed by a physician or designee as allowed in the practice setting; ensure correct time, dosage and appropriate route of administration; count controlled medications to ensure security; monitor patient for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction; observe patient to determine if medication is effective for prescribed treatment and document; if necessary, notify appropriate personnel of action taken.

Maintain safety, health and wellbeing of individuals in the therapeutic environment as allowed in the practice setting; may assist in physically restraining patients who are a threat to themselves or others and may be hostile and combative; follow facility procedures regarding techniques and duration of confinement; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required.

Triage and assess patient’s physical and mental health status and recommend admission for inpatient or outpatient services according to established policies and criteria.

May serve as a community liaison nurse, assisting patients in making the transition from institution to the community or assisting patients which are community based, by providing a broad range of nursing services.

Assist in physical examinations and diagnostic testing; obtain samples for laboratory tests as ordered by a physician or designee; perform assigned laboratory tests.

Develop/implement nursing discharge plans; work with other disciplines to coordinate services; ensure that appropriate referrals are made; educate patients and families on medications, drug interactions, and special care requirements.

Take timely, effective and proper measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments.

Provide emergency medical treatments such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid required to stabilize a patient’s condition and prevent more serious complications pursuant to established policy