Skilled Nursing RN - Per Diem
About The Position
Lorian Health is hiring a per diem Skilled Nursing RN in Las Vegas Southeast. The RN provides professional nursing care using the nursing process, assesses and evaluates patient status, and reviews, implements, and revises each patient’s Plan of Care as needed. The role includes administering prescribed medications and treatments, applying preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures, and communicating with physicians and supervisory personnel about patient care and changes in condition. The RN supports patients’ activities of daily living and independence, teaches patients and caregivers self-care techniques, provides physician-ordered medication and diet instructions, and identifies opportunities for health counseling. The role also involves maintaining a safe patient environment. Compensation is paid per visit, with rates ranging from $90 to $140 per visit depending on experience and visit type.
Requirements
- Currently licensed to practice as an RN in the state of practice.
- If IV or ET certified, hold current certification recognized by the state(s) where practicing as an RN.
- Excellent observation skills, sound nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
- Maintain good physical stamina and mental health.
- Provide pre-employment physician’s health clearance, including negative TB skin tests and/or chest X-ray and other tests required by state statutes.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Be a licensed driver and have an automobile insured in accordance with Lorian Health requirements.
- At least one year of recent experience within the last three years in a Home Health or Hospice setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
- Assess and evaluate patient status by reviewing and implementing the Plan of Care, regularly reassessing needs, and revising the plan as necessary.
- Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the physician.
- Initiate and apply appropriate preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques.
- Maintain communication about patient care with the physician and supervisory personnel.
- Observe patients for changes in condition, discuss changes with patients or caregivers, and report changes to the attending physician as necessary.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and support their efforts toward self-sufficiency and independence.
- Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques as appropriate.
- Provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions, and use opportunities for health counseling.
- Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and EAP benefits
- 401(k) with 4% match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle, depending on role, plus fuel card
- Employee referral program
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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