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Registered Nurse- Psych Acute
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Reno, NV, 89503
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.
Responsibilities
Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients’ and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Other related duties.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Nevada.2. BLS upon hire and maintain current.3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care. 6. SEE AMENDMENT FOR NEW GRADUATES
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. ACLS within 90 days of hire (only in required departments)2. Basic Arrythmia within 90 days of hire (CCU/ICU, ED, Tele, Neuro Tele)3. NIH Stroke within 90 days of hire (CCU/ICU, ED, Tele, Neuro Tele4. PALS within 90 days of hire (only in required departments)
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
Reno’s healthcare sector is growing steadily, with a moderate demand for Registered Nurse- Psych Acute roles. Candidates with mental health nursing expertise and Nevada licensure often find good opportunities, though familiarity with local behavioral health regulations can give applicants an edge in this evolving job market.
Beyond the mandatory Nevada RN license, certifications like BLS and ACLS are highly valued at Prime Healthcare Services. Additional credentials in psychiatric nursing or behavioral health, plus knowledge of mental health laws, enhance your profile for Registered Nurse- Psych Acute openings within this respected regional network.
Managing acute psychiatric patients requires strong crisis intervention capabilities and familiarity with therapeutic group facilitation. Nurses must adeptly handle seclusion and restraint protocols while providing compassionate care, balancing clinical rigor with emotional support in Reno’s diverse patient community.
Psychiatric RNs can advance into specialized roles such as psychiatric nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or behavioral health coordinator. Gaining experience in acute care settings like Saint Mary’s Health Network enriches clinical skills and opens pathways toward leadership or advanced practice within mental health services.
At Prime Healthcare Services, ongoing education and interdisciplinary collaboration are emphasized to enhance psych nurse expertise. Employees benefit from access to accredited training programs, mentorship, and opportunities to engage with cutting-edge behavioral health practices, fostering growth within a supportive medical community.
Prime Healthcare Services promotes a culture rooted in compassion and community, encouraging Registered Nurse- Psych Acute staff to integrate patient-centered care with teamwork. This environment values diversity and equal opportunity, creating a respectful workplace that supports mental health professionals in delivering quality care.
Salaries for Registered Nurse- Psych Acute in Reno typically range from $70,000 to $90,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications, and shift types. The region’s cost of living and demand for skilled psychiatric nurses help maintain competitive compensation packages within behavioral health nursing.
Yes, candidates are expected to have current BLS certification with an emphasis on mental health laws and behavioral health care standards. Training in psychiatric crisis intervention and interdisciplinary team collaboration is often essential for success in Prime Healthcare’s acute psychiatric nursing roles.
Daily tasks include monitoring psychiatric symptoms, administering medications, conducting therapeutic groups, and performing crisis interventions. Nurses also document patient histories, assist with diagnostic procedures, and educate patients and families on mental health management within a multidisciplinary care setting.
Nevada’s mental health statutes shape nursing protocols around patient rights, use of restraints, and crisis management. Registered Nurse- Psych Acute staff must stay current with these laws to ensure compliance, ethical care delivery, and optimal patient outcomes within Prime Healthcare’s behavioral health units.