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: + 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. + Performs suicide assessments and understands suicide precautions. + 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. + Understands a wide range of psychosocial, cognitive and/or developmental disorders and physical disabilities. + Rounds on patients, ensuring patient care and an environment that optimizes patient safety. + Demonstrates knowledge of medication management to ensure patient care and reduce the likelihood of medical/health errors. Requirements + Current Nevada State RN License required + ADN / BSN or equivalent + Sensitivity and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds + Strong clinical and interpersonal skills + Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crisis by using accepted intervention techniques Benefits Sign on bonus available! Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include: + Health insurance (full-time employees) + Vision insurance + Dental insurance + 401K Retirement Plan + Healthcare spending account + Dependent care spending account + PTO Plan with holiday 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)