PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 2

PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 2 Salary

$79,615.44 - $119,203.92 Annually

Location

Northern Nevada

Job Type

Medical Part-Time

Job Number

2026-00310

Department

DHS - PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Opening Date

03/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

E

Salary Grade

39

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Yerington or Hawthorne, NV

Description

Benefits Questions

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Rural Clinics has an opening for a part-time Psychiatric Nurse 2 in Yerington or Hawthorne, NV. This position provides direct psychiatric nursing services for consumers, including assessments and therapeutic interventions, organizes and oversees medication services including tele-medication services for prescribers, and client/family education on medications, health related issues. The incumbent will monitor effectiveness of treatment and side effects, provide consultation and education to consumers, the community, and other service providers.

Under general supervision of a higher level nurse, 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.

Essential Qualifications

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience, one 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 I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

• Identify patient health care needs utilizing physical and behavioral professional nursing assessment skills; make comprehensive clinical observations and evaluations of health needs including subtle abnormalities and changes in condition; record and report indicative signs and symptoms of physical and mental condition.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment teams by coordinating health services and treatment; collaborate with professional and paraprofessional staff to ensure optimum health care.
• Ensure correct time, dosage and appropriate route of medication administration; monitor patient for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction; observe patient to determine if medication is effective for prescribed treatment and document; if necessary, notify appropriate personnel of action taken.
• Maintain safety, health and wellbeing of individuals in the therapeutic environment as allowed in the practice setting; follow facility procedures regarding techniques; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required.
• Triage and assess patient's physical and mental health status and recommend admission for inpatient or outpatient services according to established policies and criteria.
• May serve as a community liaison nurse, assisting patients in making the transition from institution to the community or assisting patients which are community based, by providing a broad range of nursing services.
• Take timely, effective and proper measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments.
• Document nurse progress notes in medical charts including patient's health status, changes in condition, and medications administered; review charts for changes in orders and transcribe; prepare written reports, records and summaries; perform quality improvement activities such as auditing charts and compiling statistics; ensure all applicable regulatory standards are met including documentation of the care delivery process.
• Perform quality assurance and/or utilization review audits and compliance activities; ensure effective and efficient patient care and adherence to community standards of nursing care and/or standards established by accrediting bodies.
• Carry out therapeutic procedures which provide for the emotional and physical comfort of patients.
• Provide education to patients and their families related to good health habits and answer questions regarding prescribed treatment; provide health related education and training to staff.
• Prepare and maintain medical treatment rooms, ensuring supplies are available and ready for use; order and stock medical and related supplies and equipment as needed.
• Supervise paraprofessional and technical staff which may include Mental Health Technicians.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

• Working knowledge of:
• current nursing practices, principles, methods and procedures used in psychiatric/mental health nursing;
• application of the psychiatric nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation;
• uses and effects of psychotropic medications used in nursing;
• psychiatric principles and therapeutic interventions utilized in nursing care of individuals with mental illness or intellectual disabilities through cooperation with a treatment team and physician;
• documentation process;
• operation and use of standard medical equipment;
• nutrition and personal hygiene as applied to patient care;
• human growth and development;
• routine laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures used in the practice setting;
• client centered care.
• Ability to:
• respond to and resolve patient care issues;
• independently perform specialized assignments such as infection control, quality assurance, utilization review, staff training, admissions and/or outpatient services.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Eligibility for Holiday Pay

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255.

Do You Have Any of the Following?

1. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse and two years of professional nursing experience, one of which included working in a facility or institution with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities.
2. One year of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse I in Nevada State service.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
4. None of the above.

Required Questions

1. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

   • Yes
   • No

2. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Can you meet this requirement?

   • Yes
   • No

3. This position requires travel up to 50% of the time. Can you meet this requirement?

   • Yes
   • No

Employer

State of Nevada (NV) Address: See Above for Agency Information See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701 Website: https://nvjobs.nv.gov