Charge Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Job Description

Schedule: 3 shifts (6:45 pm to 7:15 am).

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an RN, Charge Nurse, joining our Behavioral Health Unit team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our newly reopened Behavioral Health Unit is dedicated to meeting a vital need in our community. We are passionate about bringing professionals to our team who are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and creating a safe, supportive environment for healing. Together, we offer specialized services and a robust support system that fosters wellness and recovery for those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

• Proficient in assessing patient conditions and making timely determinations of patient needs.
• Implements leadership and team coordination by supervising nursing staff, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring smooth unit operations by providing direct support to all staff members.
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Facilitate and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards through engagement and support of PI and other initiatives.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Why join us:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• Current Nevada State RN license
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 14 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required within 30 days of hire.
• A minimum of (1) year RN experience in an acute hospital setting

More about Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital:

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed facility located in Elko, Nevada. 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.

Here at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, we offer a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and more. 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.

EEOC Statement:

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.