Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – (JBCT)

$43.75 / hour

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Jail Based Competency Treatment Program, THRIVE, that operates as a 30-bed adult specialized behavioral health unit at Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno, NV. The unit is a therapeutic environment, providing intensive day treatment services. NaphCare is partnered with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide this program, which is supported by the SNAMHS and funded through the NV-DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health. Hourly rate for this position is $43.75/hr.

Work Schedule:

Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (JBCT) has experience as a Psychiatric RN, in a mental health or correctional setting (e.g., psychiatric hospital; mental health clinic; jail/prison), and in working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric RN will be responsible for providing routine nursing care including assessments, medication administration, drawing labs, and nursing interventions for the THRIVE unit. The RN has a separate, fully equipped nursing room on the THRIVE unit with its own work station in addition to access to the off-unit office. The RN will work with a team of psychiatric providers, mental health clinicians, recreational therapist, discharge planner, and data coordinator led and supported by a program director.

Serve as a contributing member of the multidisciplinary treatment team
Assist in developing nursing protocols and procedures for the THRIVE unit
Responsible for safely administering prescribed medications to patients and accurately documenting each administration in the patient chart in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.
Conduct and document initial (or updates to existing) nursing assessments
Conduct clinical rounds on the THRIVE unit
Conduct routine nursing care for THRIVE patients (e.g., maintaining weights and vitals; daily triage/sick call; collect specimens, samples, and cultures; minor medical procedures, wound care, patient assessments, examinations and/or treatment, assisted showers, etc.)
Respond to and initiate care for medical and mental health emergencies on the THRIVE unit
Initiate, administer, and document prescribed protocol including medication administrations
Schedule, track, and facilitate medical sick calls to in-facility physicians
Track laboratory and diagnostic procedure orders and results
Conduct and document at least one psychoeducational group per week related to healthcare
Completes nursing treatment summaries for discharge summaries
Coordinate with facility health and correctional staff regarding patients’ mental and physical health care (e.g., Director of Nursing, Health Services Administrator, nursing and medical staff)
Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff

Qualifications

Position Requirements/Preferred Experience:

Must hold a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Nevada
Must hold or obtain a valid CPR card
Must possess strong written communication, verbal, and rapport building skills
Experience training/working in a psychiatric or mental health setting required
Certification as a Psychiatric RN is highly preferred but not required
Experience in correctional or inpatient mental health care setting preferred but not required

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
Lowest Cost Benefits!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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