For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

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.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series. This position supports SOUTHERN NEVADA ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (SNAMHS) in the Nursing Department. Agency positions may be assigned to any SNAMHS work location, initially this position is anticipated to be assigned to Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital, located at 1650 Community College Dr, Las Vegas, NV. Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to mentally ill and/or mentally and physically ill or disabled individuals, in an institution or outpatient setting. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required in this occupation. Dynamic work responsibilities include assessing and identifying patient health care needs; making comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations; prepare nursing care plans; administering medications as prescribed by a physician or designee; monitoring patients for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction. Will also provide crisis intervention, help develop safety plan recommendations for patients, and actively participate in a multidisciplinary team managing a wide variety of patients and diagnoses. Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards, as well as established laws, regulations and SNAMHS policies.

This is a full time position with set 8 hour shifts. Incumbents will be working an innovative variable schedule with overtime after 40 hours per week. SNAMHS is an exciting place to work with emphasis on utilizing the recovery model, developing innovative programs, increasing consumer and family involvement, educating the public through a variety of activities, and implementing a best practices clinical program. We provide an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! SNAMHS also provides continual on-going training and education to our staff. Some positions may also be eligible for an additional 5% Shift Differential pay. More information on our Agency and the valuable services we provide the community is available by clicking on the link to the Health and Human Service website available at the top left of this announcement. ***With a career at SNAMHS, you can help improve the lives of others in our community.***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: