DIALYSIS REGISTERED NURSE, Per Diem
About the role
Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada. Learn more at: www.nnmc.com
This Dialysis Registered Nurse opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient flexible schedule. The Registered Nurse working in the Dialysis Program is responsible for independently utilizing nursing practices to care for adult dialysis patients while planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all patient care safely, therapeutically, and efficiently. The RN may provide guidance and support to patient team members such as Dialysis Techs in accordance with their level of training and the patient’s acuity.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate competent skills to perform renal replacement therapy treatments per nephrologist orders.
- Perform appropriate patient assessments, evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and nursing interventions in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed supplies prior to starting treatments and demonstrate knowledge of nursing procedures and nursing care as it relates to renal replacement therapy.
- Ensure dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order per policy.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved Bachelor or Associate school of nursing and a current state license to practice nursing.
- Preferred 1-2 years of nursing experience with a minimum of 1-2 years in Dialysis nursing.
- Current RN license in the State of Nevada.
- Current BCLS Certification.
Benefits
For Full and Part Time Employees:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
More information is available on the Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com