RN - PER DIEM , ICU

UHS•Reno, NV

About The Position

Job summary: from job description: Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
Current Nevada nursing license.
Current BLS certificate.
Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
ACLS or PALS (or obtained within six months of employment) in required speciality.
Handle with Care (or obtained within six months of employment) in required speciality.
Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care assessment
Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill. Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.
Consistently completes hourly rounds with purpose to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs (i.e. pain, re-positioning, toileting). Rounds with purpose including pro-actively evaluating the environment to ensure it is patient friendly and patient safe.