Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Elko, NV

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About The Position

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Medical-Surgical Department. The department provides clinical care to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric and emphasizes teamwork and effective communication. The RN contributes to the hospital’s mission of providing compassionate, patient-centered care to the communities it serves.

The RN performs patient assessments, identifies patient needs, initiates appropriate nursing interventions, and provides care suited to each patient’s condition and age. The role also includes timely and appropriate medical-record documentation, completing and revising each patient’s Interdisciplinary Care Plan, and performing timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.

The position requires an Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school and a current Nevada RN license. BCLS is required upon completion of hospital orientation, and ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire or transfer. One year of prior experience is preferred, as is a BSN. The RN must demonstrate critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Requirements

• Current Nevada RN license; compact license is not applicable in Nevada.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• BCLS certification upon completion of hospital orientation.
• ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire or transfer to the position.
• Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience is preferred.
• BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
• Complete timely and appropriate medical-necessity documentation in the medical record.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree