What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Behavioral Health Unit position at Offshore Staffing, Inc.?
Job Description
Position Summary : Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is opening a behavioral health unit in the early Fall, 2024. We are looking for RNs to join the team.
Primary responsibilities include providing direct and individualized care to patients including :
- Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
- Documents patient care given.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual / psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and / or family and provides patient / family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Requirements
Must-Haves : NV RN license
Associate degree in nursing or higher
BLS from the American Heart Association
A minimum of one (1) year working in similar setting is preferred
Benefits
Why Choose Us :
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.
