Job Description
Overview
NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Jail Based Competency Treatment Program, THRIVE, that operates as a 30-bed adult specialized behavioral health unit at Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno, NV. The unit is a therapeutic environment, providing intensive day treatment services. NaphCare is partnered with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office to provide this program, which is supported by the SNAMHS and funded through the NV-DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health. Hourly rate for this position is $43.75/hr.
Work Schedule:
- Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (JBCT) has experience as a Psychiatric RN, in a mental health or correctional setting (e.g., psychiatric hospital; mental health clinic; jail/prison), and in working within a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
The Psychiatric RN will be responsible for providing routine nursing care including assessments, medication administration, drawing labs, and nursing interventions for the THRIVE unit. The RN has a separate, fully equipped nursing room on the THRIVE unit with its own work station in addition to access to the off-unit office. The RN will work with a team of psychiatric providers, mental health clinicians, recreational therapist, discharge planner, and data coordinator led and supported by a program director.
- Serve as a contributing member of the multidisciplinary treatment team
- Assist in developing nursing protocols and procedures for the THRIVE unit
- Responsible for safely administering prescribed medications to patients and accurately documenting each administration in the patient chart in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.
- Conduct and document initial (or updates to existing) nursing assessments
- Conduct clinical rounds on the THRIVE unit
- Conduct routine nursing care for THRIVE patients (e.g., maintaining weights and vitals; daily triage/sick call; collect specimens, samples, and cultures; minor medical procedures, wound care, patient assessments, examinations and/or treatment, assisted showers, etc.)
- Respond to and initiate care for medical and mental health emergencies on the THRIVE unit
- Initiate, administer, and document prescribed protocol including medication administrations
- Schedule, track, and facilitate medical sick calls to in-facility physicians
- Track laboratory and diagnostic procedure orders and results
- Conduct and document at least one psychoeducational group per week related to healthcare
- Completes nursing treatment summaries for discharge summaries
- Coordinate with facility health and correctional staff regarding patients' mental and physical health care (e.g., Director of Nursing, Health Services Administrator, nursing and medical staff)
- Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
Qualifications
Position Requirements/Preferred Experience:
- Must hold a current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Nevada
- Must hold or obtain a valid CPR card
- Must possess strong written communication, verbal, and rapport building skills
- Experience training/working in a psychiatric or mental health setting required
- Certification as a Psychiatric RN is highly preferred but not required
- Experience in correctional or inpatient mental health care setting preferred but not required
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I'll be in touch.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Reno, NV |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Website | http://www.naphcare.com/ |
About Company
NaphCare is dedicated to implementing cost-effective, quality services according to our clients' needs.
Because every facility is unique, we tailor our services to meet each client's respective needs. We deliver solutions based on your requests rather than telling you how to run your facility. NaphCare evaluates, evolves, and adapts our programs according to not only client needs, but also the ever-changing field of correctional healthcare.
When you choose NaphCare, you choose a proactive, preventive healthcare provider. We focus on a “Day One” mentality, providing care up front and without delay. Our clients experience greater efficiency, a reduction in unnecessary costs, and transfer their legal liability, all without giving up their independence. NaphCare is leading the way with an all-in-one approach to correctional healthcare that provides services unique to your facility.
Personal Attention
With NaphCare, people come first. We are proud of our company culture and ability to connect with our clients on a personal level, and it is NaphCare's mission to continue our history of personalized service. Care is not reserved simply for the patients entrusted to us, but also for our client partners. We care for our clients by providing efficient services to reduce their costs, communicating regularly about our services, listening to the client, providing accountability through continuous quality studies and reporting, and working with integrity at all times.
Company Consistency
Also, as an independent healthcare partner, we are free from complex partnerships and distant investors that limit our competitors' responsiveness. NaphCare has not undergone any corporate reorganization or restructuring since the company was founded in 1989, and has no plans to do so in the future. This stability, along with planned and structured growth, ensures that our client partners receive personal attention from our administrative and medical support team at our headquarters.
Financial Stability
NaphCare is a financially stable and fiscally responsible company. Throughout our history, we have maintained steady, measured growth, more stable than sweeping corporate changes. Our clients do not have to worry about drastic shifts in our company and how such changes will affect their services.
One of the best indicators of a company's financial stability is its ability to secure insurance and a bonding line. NaphCare is proud of our ability to provide performance bonds, rather than letters of credit. Due to our financial strength, NaphCare has exceptional insurance programs that indemnify our clients against litigation regarding healthcare services.
Because every facility is unique, we tailor our services to meet each client's respective needs. We deliver solutions based on your requests rather than telling you how to run your facility. NaphCare evaluates, evolves, and adapts our programs according to not only client needs, but also the ever-changing field of correctional healthcare.
When you choose NaphCare, you choose a proactive, preventive healthcare provider. We focus on a “Day One” mentality, providing care up front and without delay. Our clients experience greater efficiency, a reduction in unnecessary costs, and transfer their legal liability, all without giving up their independence. NaphCare is leading the way with an all-in-one approach to correctional healthcare that provides services unique to your facility.
Personal Attention
With NaphCare, people come first. We are proud of our company culture and ability to connect with our clients on a personal level, and it is NaphCare's mission to continue our history of personalized service. Care is not reserved simply for the patients entrusted to us, but also for our client partners. We care for our clients by providing efficient services to reduce their costs, communicating regularly about our services, listening to the client, providing accountability through continuous quality studies and reporting, and working with integrity at all times.
Company Consistency
Also, as an independent healthcare partner, we are free from complex partnerships and distant investors that limit our competitors' responsiveness. NaphCare has not undergone any corporate reorganization or restructuring since the company was founded in 1989, and has no plans to do so in the future. This stability, along with planned and structured growth, ensures that our client partners receive personal attention from our administrative and medical support team at our headquarters.
Financial Stability
NaphCare is a financially stable and fiscally responsible company. Throughout our history, we have maintained steady, measured growth, more stable than sweeping corporate changes. Our clients do not have to worry about drastic shifts in our company and how such changes will affect their services.
One of the best indicators of a company's financial stability is its ability to secure insurance and a bonding line. NaphCare is proud of our ability to provide performance bonds, rather than letters of credit. Due to our financial strength, NaphCare has exceptional insurance programs that indemnify our clients against litigation regarding healthcare services.
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