REGISTERED NURSE, DSU, Part Time

About the Role

This Day Surgery RN opportunity is part time, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. We are looking for a dynamic individual to provide direct and indirect patient care in the DSU and PHA (preoperative holding area) environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager and director/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Ability to establish plan of care as indicated by physician orders and condition.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
• Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care & discharge plan.

Qualifications

• Current Nevada Registered Nurse Licensure
• Current ACLS & BLS certification

Benefits

• 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

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