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

UHS•Reno, NV

55d•Onsite

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 hospital provides services including 24/7 emergency care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, a level II NICU, and surgical and orthopedic services. 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. The role involves assessing patient and family needs, developing and implementing plans of care, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and completing purposeful hourly rounds. The posting includes a $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced ICU RNs. Although the title says full-time nights, the description also calls the opportunity part-time with a flexible day-shift schedule; the posting is inconsistent about hours and employment status.

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.
ICU experience; the $15,000 sign-on bonus is specified for experienced ICU RNs.

Responsibilities

Include the patient’s and family’s psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population-specific, and diversity needs in care assessments.
Construct and implement plans of care using nursing knowledge and skill, integrating direct and indirect 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 needs such as pain relief, repositioning, and toileting.
Proactively evaluate the patient environment during rounds to ensure it is patient-friendly and safe.
Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team and demonstrate Service Excellence standards.