LPN BHU (Full-time nights)

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital – LPN Behavioral Health Unit, NNRH   

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed facility located in Elko, Nevada.   We offer a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and soon we’ll be opening a behavioral health unit.   

We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center.   We believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people.  We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

Where We Are:

Elko is the largest city of Elko County, Nevada.  Located near the Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains, Elko is called the Swiss Alps of Nevada.  Here you’ll find year-round access to recreation and more than 20 alpine lakes.   The city’s economy is heavy with gold mining, ranching, tourism, and casinos.  The entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada is located approx. six hours away.  With us is where you want to be.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more…

Position Summary: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is opening a behavioral health unit and looking for a full-time LPN to join the team. 

Primary responsibilities include providing direct and individualized care to patients including:

• As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care to patients in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Prioritizes and organizes delivery of patient care under the supervision and delegation of an RN; accepting a variety of assignments and consulting with other disciplines as appropriate.
• Assists in staff development activities.
• Orients, instructs and trains others, emphasizing departmental, as well as interdepartmental cooperation and teamwork.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress and aids patients and families as needed in times of stress or crisis.
• Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• May administer medication as directed by the Physician and RN.
• Documents patient care given.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of a program in discipline required.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• License and Certifications: Must have Current Nevada LPN License. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire (non-AHA BLS certification valid only from date of hire for 6 months or up until the date of expiration, not to exceed 6 months). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire. If the employee holds an instructor certification, the instructor certification is allowed.

EEOC Statement:

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.