REGISTERED NURSE, Med/Surg III Unit - Per Diem Nights

Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres in Sparks, Nevada. We provide quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment.

About the role

This Registered Nurse opportunity is per diem on our Medical Surgical Unit and offers a night shift schedule. We are looking for a dynamic Medical Surgical Nurse (RN) to help provide safe and compassionate care to patients in the medical/telemetry environment. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Involve the patient and family in care assessment, considering psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population-specific, and diversity needs.
• Construct and implement the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill.
• Integrate direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
• Coordinate the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients.
• Develop goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.
• Consistently complete hourly rounds with purpose to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs (e.g., pain, re-positioning, toileting).
• Proactively evaluate the environment to ensure it is patient-friendly and patient-safe.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• One-year full-time or three years part-time experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Benefits

For full and part-time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and 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.

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