Registered Nurse(RN)Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health•Elko, NV

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical provides compassionate, high-quality care for patients with diverse medical conditions and recovery needs. The role works collaboratively with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other clinical professionals to coordinate individualized care, support safe recovery, and prepare patients and families for their next steps. The team serves Elko and surrounding communities and emphasizes communication, teamwork, and excellent care. The RN performs care-plan interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care; documents care; monitors and communicates patient condition; assists with activities of daily living; coordinates care across disciplines; and provides patient and family education. The nurse advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being, conducts assessments, identifies needs, initiates appropriate interventions, maintains the interdisciplinary care plan, and completes timely documentation and quality-improvement assessments.

Requirements

Current Nevada RN license; Compact License is not applicable in Nevada.
Associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
ASLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform care-plan interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
Document patient care and complete timely, appropriate documentation of medical necessity in the medical record.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family as appropriate.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
Perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions, providing care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
Perform timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.

Benefits

Commitment-incentive bonuses for full-time Registered Nurses up to $15,000.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options 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 package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.