Med/Surg Registered Nurse - Per Diem

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC•Gardnerville, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Medical-Surgical Unit utilizing the nursing process. This role involves performing patient assessments, administering medications, managing care plans, documentation, critical thinking, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care. The Med-Surg RN plays a critical role in patient recovery, education, and support, while adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards. This is a per diem position, meaning work is offered on an "as-needed" basis, requiring at least two days of availability per month, including at least one summer and one winter holiday. In lieu of benefits, a 15% addition will be made to the hourly rate.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
Current Nevada RN license required.
BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
Previous department specific experience preferred.
Professional customer service skills.
Ability to read and communicate in English

Nice To Haves

ACLS (may obtain within 90 days of hire).
bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial health, and document findings accurately.
Identify patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition, including initiating appropriate interventions.
Accurately assess and document patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients and ensures integration of information among the multi-disciplinary health care team.
Administer medications accurately and safely, following the CVH “Ten Rights of Medication Administration” policy.
Manage controlled substance medications per policy.
Maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR).
Utilize barcode scanning for medication administration.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions or side effects and report any issues to the healthcare provider.
Educate patients and families on medication purposes, potential side effects, and proper administration.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to provide clear and accurate information about patient care and treatment plans.
Participate in bedside shift handoffs, interdisciplinary meetings, and care coordination to ensure continuity of care.
Address patient and family concerns with professionalism, empathy, and timely responses.
Accurately and timely document all patient care activities, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
Ensure documentation meets hospital standards and regulatory requirements, and reflects the care provided.
Actively seek guidance and mentorship from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
Participate in ongoing education and training opportunities to stay current with best practices and evidence-based care.
Utilize available resources, including policies, procedures, and clinical tools, to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose, and side effects.
Observes the rights of medication administration.
Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
Administers blood and blood products following hospital policy and procedures.
Initiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures.
Assesses and documents IV site per unit standard.
Uses critical thinking and efficient time management.
Performs consistent, purposeful hourly rounding.
Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population, including those with acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions.
Assesses, evaluates, and carries out nursing interventions and teaching as applicable for med-surg and swing bed patients.
Work within the scope of nursing practice as defined by state laws, hospital policies, and professional standards.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care services through participation in quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates skill and knowledge in nursing management of emergency situations.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in using equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge of setting up and maintaining sterile field for minor sterile procedures such as insertion of central lines, chest tubes, etc.
Demonstrates knowledge of current policies and procedures pertaining to vaccination of patients and the documentation of teaching done.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in specific areas of clinical experience, as applicable.