Registered Nurse - MICU

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Provides care to acutely and critically ill patients in a highly technical environment requiring ongoing monitoring. Patients may have life-threatening problems and varying needs that require extensive medication protocols and therapies. Provides direct, individualized nursing care based on the application of scientific nursing principles. The role is in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at UMC, an academic medical center and the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District. The posting notes an employer-paid Nevada PERS pension plan and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and satisfaction of the requirements specified in Nursing Administration Policies.
• At least one year of current critical care experience in a similar facility.
• At least two years of recent ICU RN experience in a similar facility, acquired within the past five years.
• Current Nevada State Board of Nursing license to practice as a Registered Nurse and satisfaction of the requirements specified in Nursing Administration Policies.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification at hire.
• Knowledge of the nursing process, anatomy and physiology, standards of care, disease processes, medical equipment, patient care planning and assessment, body mechanics, office equipment, pharmacology and medication administration, the Nurse Practice Act, safety procedures, patient rights, age-specific care, infection control, hazardous materials handling, and emergency response procedures.
• Skill in caring for high-risk or critically ill patients; performing specialty-related invasive nursing procedures; using computers and related software; communicating with diverse people; maintaining effective working relationships; and using equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
• Ability to work in a clinical setting, use standard equipment, stand or walk for extended periods, examine and treat patients, read printed materials and a VDT screen, and communicate in person and by telephone.
• Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to acutely and critically ill patients requiring ongoing monitoring.
• Provide direct and individualized nursing care based on scientific nursing principles.
• Implement the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of patient care.
• Perform invasive nursing procedures associated with the area of specialty.
• Use medical equipment and related software safely and effectively.
• Communicate and establish effective working relationships with patients and personnel from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Employer-paid Nevada PERS pension plan
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time