REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Dept, Per Diem Varied Shifts

About the Role

This Emergency Department Registered Nurse opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient flexible schedule. We are looking for a dynamic experienced ER Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient’s clinical condition.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
• Must be willing to float to all units.

Qualifications

• Current NV nursing license
• Current ACLS & BLS certificate
• PALS certificate (to be obtained within six months of employment)
• At least 2.5 years of ER experience required

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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.