Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health

Job Description

Schedule : 3 - 12hr Day shifts per week (6 : 45 am to 7 : 15 pm)

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 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.

More about our team

Our newly reopened Behavioral Health Unit is dedicated to meeting a vital need in our community. We are passionate about facilitating an environment where our team can deliver compassionate, patient-centered care and creating a safe, supportive environment for healing. Together, we provide a strong support system that promotes wellness and recovery for those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) in BHU who excels in this role :

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Proficient in assessing patient conditions and making timely determinations of patient needs.

Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual / psychosocial support needs.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers :

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're 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.

A minimum of (1) year RN experience

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.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment : Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.