Current Department Employees: Staff Nurse - Emergency Room - Per Diem

Tahoe Forest Health System • Incline Village, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions independently in performing nursing process, various direct patient care activities and related clerical and non-technical duties necessary in caring for the needs and comforts of patient; assists in the maintenance of a safe environment; functions as a cooperative, active member of the Health Care Team.

Requirements

• Graduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or equivalent accredited school of nursing.
• Completed a nursing education program that included clinical experiences with actual patients under the supervision of qualified faculty.
• 2 - 3 years or related experience
• Nevada Registered Nurse (RN) Upon Hire
• California Registered Nurse (RN) Upon Hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Upon Hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Employees that have never been certified must take a live initial AHA certification class. Employees with recently expired certifications will be enrolled in Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI). Certification must be completed within specified time frame. Upon Hire
• BLS/ACLS/PALS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS certification). Within 3 months of hire into job

Nice To Haves

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents data about patients seen on the unit.
• Interprets assessment data to prioritize treatment needs.
• Implements and evaluates individual plan of care.
• Prioritizes and assesses patient acuity and treatment modalities.
• Communicates discharge instructions and teaching.
• Possesses effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Utilizes equipment properly.
• Participates in departmental growth and development.
• Pursues professional growth.
• Follows patient care standards.
• Ability to work standby.
• May cover Medical Surgery Unit.
• May be the only Emergency Nurse on the unit.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree