Registered Nurse - Per Diem

KIDNEY SPECIALISTS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA•Las Vegas, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse gathers pre-treatment patient data, monitors patients and medications during procedures, maintains prescription drug logs, and assists the clinical team with pre- and post-procedure activities at Kidney Specialists Surgical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role supports vascular access procedures, patient recovery, infection control, clinical quality improvement, and the daily coordination of clinical team work. This is a per diem position.

Requirements

At least two years of RN experience; experience in dialysis, critical care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory surgery is preferred.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Current Nevada RN license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Conscious sedation certification by the date of hire.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Must receive an influenza vaccine annually.

Responsibilities

Provide the interventionist and clinical team with ongoing patient information during procedures, including cardiac monitoring, Aldrete scores, pain status, and vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and EKG).
Provide immediate medical care during emergencies.
Maintain clear, accurate patient records and documentation according to applicable standards.
Maintain professional and effective working relationships with all members of the health care team.
Conduct chart audits.
Assist with scheduling vascular access procedures; make pre-operative calls to confirm patient readiness and post-operative calls within 48–72 hours.
Transfer patients while addressing their specific needs and adhering to evidence-based guidelines.
Assist with recovery-room patient care following vascular access procedures.
Gather patient clinical information before procedures, including assessments and medical history.
Maintain an up-to-date narcotic drug log.
Monitor and maintain medical-supply inventory with the designated Materials Manager; order medications, including narcotics; maintain appropriate inventory and drug counts; and coordinate with the pharmacist.
Perform infection-control duties, including quarterly Glo Germ checks, Hand Hygiene Score Cards, Infection Control Checklists/Tracers, and Infection Control Risk Assessments.
Conduct mock codes and emergency drills.
Assist the Director of Nursing with coordinating the clinical team’s daily work and ensuring appropriate scheduling.
Complete annual trainings and clinical competency assessments.
Communicate with dialysis facilities to monitor post-care.
Participate in access center community education programs.
Support the mission, philosophy, and goals of KSOSN and work cooperatively as a team member.
Participate in Clinical Quality Improvement activities to improve patient care and costs.
Use personal protective equipment properly and follow aseptic technique, hand hygiene, and environmental infection-control measures.
Perform other duties as assigned.