Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health®; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and financial protection benefits

Tuition assistance for higher education

Free gym memberships and wellness programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Registered Nurse RN to join the Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, Nevada. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform vital patient assessments, deliver quality care, and document crucial information effectively.

This position offers exceptional benefits, including health coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes health and well-being within the community, while embracing a collaborative environment that values integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license required.
• Associate's degree from accredited nursing school needed.
• Basic Life Support, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and identify needs.
• Provide appropriate patient care for various conditions.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Coordinate care across disciplines.
• Advocate for patient well-being.

Skills

Patient assessments

Clinical documentation

Medication administration

Collaboration with care teams

Patient education

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate's degree from accredited nursing school

Current state RN license

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Northeastern Nevada Regional hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse RN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Essential Functions

Sign-on bonus: $15,000 commitment-incentive for experienced Registered Nurses, $12,000 for New Graduates.

More About Our Team

Our Behavioral Health Department embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, which are essential for providing specialized care to patients. This department provides clinical care for patients from Neonatal to Geriatric patients.

How You’ll Contribute

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments
• Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care activities.
• Documents patient care provided in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial/spiritual support needs).
• Assesses learning needs and delivers age-/culture-appropriate patient and family education.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Participates in unit and organizational performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on-call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• ACLS and PALS are required.
• One year of experience preferred.
• ASLS certification preferred.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More About Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Northeastern Nevada is a 75-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care for over 18 years and is a trusted healthcare provider serving Elko and the surrounding communities. We are committed to delivering high quality, compassionate, patient centered care through a collaborative team of dedicated professionals. Our hospital values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement while supporting employee growth and a positive workplace culture. Join a team that is proud to serve its community and make a meaningful impact every day.

EEOC Statement

Northeastern Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.