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.
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Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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Department: Health and Human Services |
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Division: Division of Child and Family Services |
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Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson |
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Job Class Code:
10.305
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Announcement Number: 28272
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
05/04/2016
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Close Date:
04/25/2017
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Recruiter:
NANCY
PANOZZO
Phone: **None**
Email: nspanozzo@admin.nv.gov
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Applications accepted
for another Expired
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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.
The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse III for the Desert Willow Treatment Center (DWTC) to actively participate on a multidisciplinary team directing nursing care for youth. Located in Las Vegas, NV DWTC is a 58-bed psychiatric hospital accredited by the Joint Commission that provides mental health treatment for children age 6 to 17. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. Dynamic work responsibilities include: Implementing and guiding nursing services and nursing care; Implement individualized goal-directed nursing plan; Provide input and make recommendations concerning nursing care issues at nursing staff meetings; Initiate and carry out therapeutic, recreational, educational, social, and physical care activities; Implement client monitoring plans, make observations regarding behavior of the youth and the effectiveness of planned program activities, and make recommendations for change. The incumbent has the authority and responsibility for assuring nursing care objectives are established and met, in accordance with the nursing association professional standards of psychiatric nursing practice and consistent with DWTC policy. Will also supervise and guide a team of psychiatric nurses to ensure program and nursing goals are met while providing positive leadership for nursing staff.
This is a full time Swing Shift position with a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer 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, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! DCFS also encourages education by providing on-going trainings and paid release time for staff to obtain CEU's. Some positions may also be eligible for an additional 5% Shift Differential pay. DCFS together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. We recognize that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to serving Nevada's youth and families! More information on our Division and the valuable services we provide Nevada's children and families can be found at: http://dcfs.nv.gov/
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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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. |
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A bachelor's degree in nursing is equivalent to a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and one year of experience.
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CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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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. |
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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. |
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