Nurse Practitioner-BH-Crisis Center

Nurse Practitioner  – Crisis Care Center - Beautiful Reno/Lake Tahoe Area

Renown Health is northern Nevada’s largest and only locally owned, not-for-profit integrated health network committed to meeting the health and wellness needs of our growing community and serving the surrounding Lake Tahoe and northeast California regions.  Renown serves a population in excess of 750,000 in a 17-county area in northern Nevada, the Lake Tahoe area and northeastern California, and welcomes patients from 29 referring rural hospitals in a vast and isolated 80,000-square-mile catchment area.  We are proud to be home to the area’s only Children’s Hospital providing care and support locally to our area’s children.  

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner interested in the Behavioral Health field to join our team at Renown Health’s new Crisis Care Center. This center will provide assistance and resources to individuals in our community who are experiencing mental health challenges and crises.

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Position Details:

• Full-time employed position with Renown Medical Group as a Provider
• Dedicated Team: MDs, NPs, RNs, LCSW, Peer Support Specialists, & Security Officer
• Meet a significant community need and improve access to mental health and addiction treatment by connecting adults to the right care.
• Reduce the number of adult psychiatric and addiction patients being treated in Renown Emergency Departments to open beds for other individuals with medical needs.
• Maintain communication with patients treated at Crisis Care Center for at least one year to track recidivism and progress of care coordination.
• EMR:  EPIC
• Formal Academic Affiliation with University of Nevada, Reno School Medicine/Renown

• Guaranteed Salary – MGMA Nurse Practitioner based on experience. 
• 401k with tiered match program
• CME Allowance and Board Certifications covered.
• Health Benefits, employer-paid Short-Term Disability
• 7 weeks Annual Leave bank – all-inclusive
• Paid Malpractice with 100% Tail coverage
• Starting bonus/Relocation Bonus
• Qualifying entity Loan Forgiveness Program as 501(c)(3)
• NO STATE INCOME TAX

Position Requirements:

• Experience:
  • 2-years minimum experience as an RN required.
  • 1-year of clinical experience preferred as a Nurse Practitioner.
  • Prior experience in the Behavioral Health field or interest in Behavioral Health field.
• Licensure: Ability to obtain and maintain State of Nevada licensure, Controlled Substance License, and DEA as a Nurse Practitioner.

Nothing beats living in the Reno-Tahoe region.  Our area holds a favorable quality of life from Reno itself to the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe.  With over 300 days of sunshine annually, endless activities, diverse culinary scene, and family friendly community, it is easy to understand why so many people choose to live, explore, and play in the natural beauty of our region.  Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada, Reno is a quick drive to Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, Napa Valley, or San Francisco.  Come see for yourself.

Contact:   Hollie Balaban, In-House Provider Recruiter | hollie.balaban@renown.org | 775.982.2249