REGISTERED NURSE, Med/Surg Unit, Full-Time Days
About The Position
Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, is a 170-bed acute care hospital serving the greater Truckee Meadows. The Registered Nurse provides safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy, and provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. Patient-centered care is the foundation for all nursing care, and the nurse demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. The position involves assessing patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population-specific, and diversity needs; constructing and implementing individualized plans of care; and coordinating interdisciplinary care, treatment, and discharge planning. The nurse also conducts purposeful hourly rounds to improve communication and safety, anticipate patient needs, and maintain a patient-friendly, safe environment. This is a full-time day position in the Med/Surg Unit.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
- Current Nevada nursing license.
- Current BLS certificate.
- One year of acute care experience is required, as stated in the posting headline.
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments required by the facility.
Nice To Haves
- One year of full-time or three years of part-time experience in an acute care setting is listed as preferred in the qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Involve patients and families in care assessment, considering psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population-specific, and diversity needs.
- Construct and implement plans of care using nursing knowledge and skill.
- Integrate direct and indirect patient care activities related to diagnoses and co-morbidities.
- Coordinate implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients.
- Develop goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient and family needs.
- Complete purposeful hourly rounds to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs, including pain management, repositioning, and toileting.
- Proactively evaluate the environment during rounds to ensure it is patient-friendly and safe.
- Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team, demonstrating Service Excellence standards.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Tuition reimbursement/repayment program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
