REGISTERED NURSE, Med Tele 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 a per diem position on our Medical/Telemetry Unit, offering a convenient night shift schedule. We are looking for a dynamic Medical/Telemetry Nurse (RN) to provide safe and compassionate care to patients in the medical/telemetry environment. Patient Centered Care concepts will guide all nursing care, and Service Excellence standards must be demonstrated at all times.

Responsibilities

• Involve the patient and family in care assessment, addressing 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 tailored to individual patient and family needs.
• Complete hourly rounds with purpose to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs (e.g., pain management, repositioning, toileting).
• Proactively evaluate the environment to ensure it is patient-friendly and safe.
• Collaborate with the patient’s designated care partner to meet educational, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Follow communication practices that minimize risks associated with handoffs among providers and across transitions in care, utilizing the SBAR process.

Requirements

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

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.

More information is available on the UHS Benefits Guest Website.