APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$59,236.56 to
$88,698.24
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.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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.
This vacancy for a Psychiatric Nurse II is located within the Desert Regional Center Community Services, of the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD), in Las Vegas, NV. This is a non-direct-care nursing position and incumbents should have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Incumbents are required to complete and type nursing assessments, consultations, and hospital discharge consults, conduct death reviews identifying health and safety risks, and develop appropriate supports to improve/maintain health conditions. Incumbents are also required to complete Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of supported living homes in relation to health and safety issues. Psychiatric Nurses in this position are involved in developing and conducting training programs for agency staff as well as community providers in health-related areas and are required to attend meetings where they provide nursing recommendations for individuals served.
As a nurse in the Community Services QA department incumbents must be able to work with various agency personnel, outside agency staff, Division staff and contracted community provider staff. Building effective working relationships is an important aspect of the job. Incumbents are responsible for conducting investigations of serious incidents including suspected abuse and neglect, while treating clients with dignity and respect and supporting them to make personal choices and achieve desired goals.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
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.
Special Notes
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.
Special Requirements
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.
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.
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.
