REGISTERED NURSE ICU, FULL-TIME NIGHTS $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS

UHS•Reno, NV

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 ICU 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 nursing care, and the nurse demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. This is a full-time position with a flexible night-shift schedule. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered for experienced ICU RNs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
Current Nevada nursing license.
Current ACLS and BLS certificates.
Handle with Care certification, or obtain it within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year of full-time or three years of part-time experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Involve patients and families in care assessment, including psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population-specific, and diversity needs.
Construct and implement plans of care using nursing knowledge and skill, integrating direct and indirect patient care activities related to diagnoses and comorbidities.
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.