Registered Nurse (RN) ICU
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the ICU provides compassionate, high-quality care to patients with complex and critical needs. The nurse works in a fast-paced environment and collaborates with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other clinical professionals to deliver attentive, evidence-based care. The role requires clinical expertise, sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to support patients and families. Responsibilities include carrying out plans of care and nursing interventions; administering medications; collecting specimens; providing clinical treatments and other medical care; documenting care; monitoring and communicating patient conditions; assisting patients with activities of daily living; coordinating care across disciplines; educating patients and families; advocating for patients' physical and emotional well-being; assessing patient needs; maintaining interdisciplinary care plans; and completing quality-improvement assessments. This is a full-time, day-shift position at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital. The posting offers commitment-incentive bonuses for full-time Registered Nurses up to $15,000.
Requirements
- Current Nevada RN license; compact license is not applicable in Nevada.
- Associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- 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).
- One year of experience.
- ASLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
- Document patient care provided.
- 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, including transfers, discharge, 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 the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
- Perform accurate 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 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.
- Commitment-incentive bonuses for full-time Registered Nurses up to $15,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
