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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 3 - SNAMHS Rawson NealHospital/Stein Hospital
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $60,969.60 to  $91,642.32  PAY GRADE: 41
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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Public and Behavioral Health
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 10.305
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 26099
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 09/23/2015
Close Date: 08/25/2016
Recruiter:
   ADRIAN FOSTER
   Phone: (702)486-2911
   Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
The position supports Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS). The mission of the agency is to help adults with mental illness improve their quality of life. We currently have positions available at both Rawson Neal Hospital (RNH provides acute psychiatric inpatient treatment for adults with serious mental disorders), and our new Stein Hospital (Stein is a secure forensic hospital providing inpatient forensic services for adults who are court committed). 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. Incumbent provides professional nursing care to mentally ill adult clients, and is an integral component of the clinical service team. Incumbent must actively participate in a multidisciplinary team, managing a wide variety of patients and diagnoses. Dynamic work responsibilities include assessing and identifying patient health care needs; making comprehensive clinical observations; prepare and document nursing care plans; administer medications; monitoring patients for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction. Serve as a first-line supervisor for the unit, providing work direction, resolving patient care and staffing issues, assign and review work, establish work performance standards, evaluate performance, provide coaching and discipline to assigned staff as needed. Will also function as the Hospital House Supervisor when needed. This is a full time position that may include weekend and holiday shifts. The specific work schedule is to be determined. Incumbents will be working an innovative variable schedule with overtime after 40 hours per week. While this position is anticipated to be assigned to Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital or Stein Hospital, in Las Vegas, agency positions may be assigned to any SNAMHS work location. 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. ***With a career at SNAMHS, you can help improve the lives of others in our community.***

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada and three years of professional nursing experience, two of which included working in a facility or institution with individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities; OR one year as a Psychiatric Nurse II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
    A bachelor's degree in nursing is equivalent to a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and one year of experience.
Special Requirements
    CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
    A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
    A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
    Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

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