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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$57,503.52 to
$86,109.12
PAY GRADE: 39
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: Public and Behavioral Health |
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Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson |
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Job Class Code:
10.307
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Announcement Number: 34291
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
05/16/2018
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Close Date:
05/30/2018
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Recruiter:
EVELYN
ANDERSON
Phone: **None**
Email: eanderson@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.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to mentally ill and/or mentally and physically ill or disabled individuals, who have been court ordered to undergo competency restoration in an institution or outpatient setting.
This position will perform quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) activities for Stein Forensic Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada. The incumbent will participate in evaluation, design and implementation of QAPI activities, assist in the collection of data to evaluate services, summarize findings and prepare recommendations for improvement, assist in the coordination of agency efforts to achieve and maintain licensure and accreditation, assist with coordinating, writing and organizing information incorporated into official corrective action plans submitted by the agency in response to survey or statement of deficiencies and findings, and participate in the organizational patient safety program.
The incumbent will help ensure compliance with CMS standards, as well as established laws, regulations and Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) policies. This is a full-time position with a work schedule of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
SNAMHS provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), yearly accrual of 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave, paid holidays, and no city, county, state or social security tax. Part-time positions accrue leave pro-rated, based on hours worked.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience, one of which included working in a facility or institution with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities; OR one year as a Psychiatric Nurse I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. |
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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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Out of state applicants must have a temporary license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment and must obtain permanent licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing 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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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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1) Describe your experience performing quality assurance and performance improvement activities in a clinical setting.
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2) Describe your ability to review medical records and evaluate the appropriateness, timeliness and quality of care provided; conduct special studies and case reviews as requested by department administrators and/or the medical director.
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