Psychiatric Nurse II — Rural Nevada (Part-Time)

State of Nevada; Tonopah (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Rural Clinics in Tonopah, NV is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse 2 to deliver direct psychiatric nursing care, including assessments and therapeutic interventions. The role also oversees medication services and telemedicine for prescribers, along with patient education on medications and health issues.

Under supervision, the nurse provides professional nursing care to individuals with mental health needs in a clinic or community setting,

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Two years of professional nursing experience, including mental health settings, or equivalent.
• Nevada-specific qualifications as described in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric nursing services, including assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Organize and oversee medication services, including telemedicine for prescribers.
• Educate patients and families on medications and health-related issues.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and side effects, and document progress.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Assessment skills

Medication administration

Telemedicine

Patient education

Job description

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Rural Clinics in Tonopah, NV is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse 2 to deliver direct psychiatric nursing care, including assessments and therapeutic interventions. The role also oversees medication services and telemedicine for prescribers, along with patient education on medications and health issues.

Under supervision, the nurse provides professional nursing care to individuals with mental health needs in a clinic or community setting,