REGISTERED NURSE/OR LPN, Acute Rehab Unit - Full Time Days

About the role

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility offers acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. Acute rehabilitation includes occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition, with advanced treatment for stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas, and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients experience private rooms, a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from qualified staff. Adult behavioral health services expand the current 50-and-older program at NNMC to all adults 18 years and older, managed by a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients receive individualized care plans with individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24-hour secure, compassionate environment. More information: www.northernnevadahealth.com.

This Registered Nurse or LPN opportunity is full‑time on the Acute Rehab Unit at the new Rehab Hospital in Northwest Reno, with full benefits and a day‑shift schedule. The role calls for a dynamic Rehab Nurse to provide safe, compassionate care in the acute rehab environment, grounded in Patient‑Centered Care and Service Excellence standards.

Responsibilities

• Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population‑specific, and diversity needs in care assessment.
• Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill.
• Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co‑morbidities.
• Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients.
• Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN‑approved RN program, OR graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN 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

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance

More details available on the Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since its founding in 1979, UHS has grown into a premier Fortune 500® corporation. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. More information: www.uhs.com.