Registered Nurse - Ctc

Job Details

Job Location

Las Vegas - 323 Maryland A - Las Vegas, NV

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$40.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Position Summary:

Working as part of a collaborative care team, providing patient centered focused service delivery in treatment settings in the community

Essential Job Functions

• Screen populations from various age groups with behavioral health needs
• Provide structure, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other members of the healthcare team
• Intervene during psychiatric emergencies/patient crisis using evidence based practice strategies
• Offers coaching on medication management
• Assist in developing positive relationships that support the client in meeting their personal goals
• Reports to the Nursing supervisor according to the standards of care
• Participates in collaborative care team meetings
• Evaluates therapies and care provided to individuals served
• Administers medications and carries out physician's orders as prescribed
• Act as a liaison between the individual served and external care providers as they transition within the continuum of care
• Receives and transcribes verbal and written providers orders according to established standards to ensure accurate treatment of patients
• Act as a collaborative team member to any program within the organization, leading and addressing comprehensive health promotion and behavioral health maintenance needs
• Facilitate preventative and restorative health and well-being education in individual, group and community settings
• Completes and records initial and subsequent nursing assessment of each patients physical and mental status according to program protocols using interview, observation skills, and physical assessment techniques and communicates findings verbally and/or via written documentation
• Provide information and/or referrals to resources in the community for increased support and stabilization
• Assigns acuity levels based on risk stratification methods specified by the organization

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses

• Ability to pass first level and NABS background clearance
• As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly
• Certified Addiction Registered Nurse or the ability to obtain licensure within a year
• Current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nevada

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you

Education:

• Bachelors degree required

Experience and Competencies:

• Participates in professional development activities and continuing educational programs to ensure currency in nursing practices and trends
• Adheres to the nurse practice act of Nevada and all laws and rules governing the practice of registered nurses in order to maintain high standards of care and current licensure
• Be able to utilize the organizations electronic health record
• At least one year of clinical experience; previous work experience in a related field may be substituted for clinical experience
• Participates in performance and quality improvement measures to generate practice based evidence
• Previous experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, substance use/abuse, developmental disabilities, and/or other health conditions that impact behavioral health
• Contributes to the development standards related to care and nursing procedures through participation on committees and assigned task groups