Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation • Las Vegas, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care for patients according to physician orders and established policies and procedures. This is an hourly, non-exempt, per diem position supporting children and their families through a multidisciplinary, physician-led team approach.

The role includes preparing, administering, and documenting medications and therapies, including chemotherapy and/or biotherapy, and providing conscious sedation for procedures in the clinic and for patients receiving radiation at an alternate site under provider oversight. The nurse assesses patients before medication administration, communicates with the health care team, educates patients and families, completes timely and detailed documentation, and participates in quality improvement and clinic preparation. The position also involves triage and Rapid Response Team assignments, directing appropriate patient-care activities, and helping orient and precept team members and students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Nevada Registered Nurse license.
• At least one year of hospital experience within the last three years.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Active American Heart Association PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• One year of pediatric or PICU experience and bedside nursing experience within the past two years.
• Spanish-speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document medications and therapies, including chemotherapy and/or biotherapy, in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide conscious sedation as indicated for clinic procedures and for patients receiving radiation at an alternate site, with oversight from a provider.
• Perform quality patient assessments for medication administration, including pain assessment, medication reconciliation, review of systems, assessment for adverse reactions, vital signs, height, and weight.
• Participate in Rapid Response Team assignments and triage call assignments.
• Communicate data and information to other members of the health care team.
• Establish interpersonal relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide information and education to patients and families.
• Complete nursing documentation accurately by the end of the shift, or by the next scheduled shift if revision is required.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives, including submitting and resolving Quality Improvement Reports.
• Complete assigned checklists and daily tasks, which may include routine checks of crash carts, sedation bags, jump bags, IV carts, and procedure rooms.
• Attend daily and monthly huddles.
• Ensure appropriate resources, equipment, and supplies are available; participate in daily responsibilities and clinic preparations.
• Direct patient-care activities of other health care workers and ancillary personnel in accordance with their scope of practice and organizational policy.
• Assist with orientation and precepting of team members and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One of the most competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages in the field of healthcare.
• A state-of-the-art clinical and administrative environment located at 215 and Town Center, Summerlin, on the Roseman University Campus.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree