REGISTERED NURSE- ACUTE PSYCH

Since 1972, the healthcare professionals at Valley Hospital have provided quality patient care to all who enter our doors. Valley Hospital is located in the center corridor in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District (LVMD) with 306 acute care beds, including a 48-bed behavioral health unit. As a teaching hospital with graduate medical education, a new pharmacy residency program, and over 600 multidisciplinary clerkships and internships offered annually, we focus on evidence-based medicine and clinical pathways that research has shown to be effective with most patients. To provide optimal care to Southern Nevada residents and visitors, Valley Hospital continues to provide quality services, achieving the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award and an "A" Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
• Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Oversees and guides employees under his/her supervision.
• Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
• Applies the concepts of Patient Centered Care as the foundation for all nursing care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• One (1) year full-time or three (3) years part-time experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Nevada.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current PALS Certification (for pediatric patients) or current NRP Certification (for Neonatal patients) as required by department.
• Other certification as may be required by facility, specialty, or department.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

An RN graduate is a nurse who has completed a course of study at a school of nursing and is eligible for the NCLEX. The RN graduate performs directly under the supervision of the Charge Nurse or RN designee. An interim RN license must be granted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Benefits

• A rewarding and engaging work environment.
• Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay.
• Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and Valley Health System (VHS).
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account.
• Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations, and work-related issues for all employees and their family members.
• Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo.
• Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs.
• 401k with company match.
• Discounted UHS stock purchase plan.
• Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more.

More information is available on the Benefits Guest website. Benefits may vary depending upon employment status, position, and effective date during employment.