REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Dept, Per Diem

UHS•Reno, NV

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. This Emergency Dept Registered Nurse opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient flexible schedule. This position performs a dual function, clinical and managerial. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the clinical setting, participates in hiring of staff. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/Director/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Requirements

2 years ED experience required
Current RN license within the state of practice.
Current BCLS Certification.
ACLS Certified within six (6) months of hire.
PALS within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

ENPC and TNCC optional.

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 per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories.