Registered Nurse - Outpatient

Delivers quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders; supports the hospital's philosophy of care and ensures the safety and well-being of each patient.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works in the Outpatient Department providing excellent nursing care to patients attending PHP and IOP programs.
Conducts quality nursing education groups to adult and adolescent patients, focusing on the connection between physical health and emotional health.
Assesses/re-assesses patient's by collecting and analyzing data through a systematic process of interaction with patients, patient’s significant other, and the appropriate health care providers regarding the patient’s physical, psychological, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, and anticipated discharge needs.
Identifies and incorporates each patient’s unique needs into a comprehensive and individualized care plan.
Identifies and includes into the care plan of each patient the disease, condition, impairment or disability.
Evaluates each patients' care against the goals and plan of care and revises the care plan periodically, as needed.
Accurate and litigable documentation that meets current standards and policies.
Treats and cares for patients competently and as based on current developmental theories and psychiatric nursing knowledge and standards.
Facilitates the patient's access to the appropriate level of care and setting.
Monday - Friday schedule
Requirements
Current Nevada State RN License required
ADN / BSN or equivalent
Current CPR certification
Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
Sensitivity and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits effective 1st of the month following one (1) month of employment:
Health insurance (3 plans to choose from)
Vision insurance
Dental insurance (2 plans to chose from)
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare spending account
Dependent care spending account
PTO Plan with vacation premium pay
Discounted cafeteria meal plan
Life insurance (Supplemental Life, Term and Universal plans are also available)
Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)