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Job Description
***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
Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) is looking for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) who can deliver mental health care to adult psychiatric clients in the Outpatient Medication Clinic. The APRN or PA will be responsible for performing psychiatric intake evaluations, diagnosing and treating a variety of mental illnesses, conducting follow-up medication management appointments, ordering and analyzing tests, providing referrals for additional healthcare in the community, and updating and maintaining accurate and current health records. The successful candidate will work as a team member with other APRNs, Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, service coordinators, therapists, financial benefit coordinators, and other mental health support staff. Outpatient services are available Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position works closely with clients receiving care through the Mental Health Court, Competency Court, and intensive service coordination teams.
Mid-Level Medical Practitioners may be either Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or Physician Assistants who provide medical care.
Essential Qualifications
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant; OR current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner.
Job Duties
Physician Assistants (PA) provide medical care in accordance with approved medical protocols as allowed under the supervising physician's scope of practice and Nevada Revised Statutes.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) work within the scope of practice of an APRN and practice protocols as set forth in the Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 632 of the Nevada Revised Statutes and Administrative Code.
Assess health status and manage the health care of the patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting; take, record, and interpret medical histories; perform or initiate diagnostic procedures; develop treatment plans and oversee implementation within the standards of medical practice for the specialty area.
Assess the patient's psychological and physical conditions, consulting and referring as needed with other health care professionals; review and evaluate response to health problems and modify programs of treatment as needed.
Prescribe and dispense medications as allowed by the practice setting and State law in accordance with established protocol; monitor patient for medication side effects, allergic reactions and adjust the medication regime as needed.
Evaluate and triage patients in trauma/cardiac emergencies and patients with life-threatening chronic conditions; provide emergency medical treatments, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and first aid required to stabilize a patient's condition until a physician can be consulted or patient is transferred to a higher level of care facility.
Maintain accurate records documenting all physical findings, diagnoses, and treatments, including medications and changes in health status; prepare written reports, records, and summaries.
Maintain safety, health and well-being of individuals in the therapeutic environment as allowed in the practice setting; follow facility procedures regarding techniques and duration of confinement; notify appropriate personnel of action taken and document as required.
Provide education and counseling to patients and their families to promote good health habits; provide health related education and training to staff.
May supervise other health professionals, para-professionals and other personnel and/or delegate to qualified personnel direct care duties consistent with their licensure, certification and competency and as allowed in the practice setting.
Adhere to community and accreditation standards in the care and treatment of patients in taking timely, appropriate measures to provide and maintain hygienic environments.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detailed knowledge of: documentation process.
Working knowledge of: human anatomy and advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology; current medical terminology; medical diagnoses and major signs and symptoms including familiarity with International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic and procedure manuals and, for those working in a psychiatric specialty, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM); physical examination methods and techniques; practices, methods and procedures used in the facility to which assigned; medication protocols including therapeutic effects, side effects and toxicity, and common dosages; medical diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions; community health standards; universal precautions and infection control techniques and procedures; operation and use of standard medical equipment.
Ability to: interview patients to elicit information concerning illness and health and medical history, symptoms and/or complaints; clinically assess, diagnose, and treat illness and health conditions; properly interpret results of examinations, laboratory tests and X-rays; develop, implement and evaluate a medical care plan; provide patient education and counseling; prepare and maintain medical records, charts and reports; provide emergency medical treatment to ill and injured persons; maintain patient confidentiality; develop and maintain effective working relationships with medical colleagues, preceptor and patients; deal effectively with personnel and staffing issues; delegate appropriate assignments to subordinate staff.
Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:- 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. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
- 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.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .
*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
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
Closing Date/Time: 3/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific - Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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