PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 3

Announcement Number: 50228 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 01/22/2025 Close Date: 01/29/2025 Recruiter:
ANA MARIA ORNELLAS
Phone: (775)684-0151
Email: aornellas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 29 Mins
The Position

Psychiatric Nurses provide professional nursing care to individuals with developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or social, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, in an institution or out-patient setting in accordance with the authorized scope of practice specified in the Nurse Practice Act.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The Aging and Disability Services Division is currently recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse 3 (PN3) in Las Vegas. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Desert Regional Center - Intermediate Care Facility (DRC-ICF).

The Incumbent will serve as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at the DRC-ICF. The ICF serves Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or related conditions. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) Program is regulated and licensed by Nevada's Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance. The ICF provides health and rehabilitative residential services to persons and must meet CMS Appendix J Tags and Nevada Chapter 1600. Appendix J includes complying with the Federal Conditions of Participation in eight areas, including management, client protection, facility staffing, active treatment services, client behavior, facility practices, health care services, physical environment and dietetic services. Incumbents serve as the Infection prevention/infection control nurse, psych clinic coordinator, TB program coordinator. The PN3 will be responsible for direct supervision of the departments Psychiatric Nurse 2 and the Licensed Practical Nurse 3. Standard work hours are 8am - 5pm, evenings, weekends and holidays may be required. An emergency phone will be provided and may receive phone calls evenings and weekends. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, a positive working environment and is committed to fostering an environment of both inclusiveness and diversity within our workforce. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development, and delivery of high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and three years of professional nursing experience, two of which included working in a facility or institution with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities; OR one year of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes A bachelor's degree in nursing is equivalent to a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and one year of experience. Out of state applicants must have a temporary license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment and must obtain permanent licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as a condition of continuing employment. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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