Med/Surg Registered Nurse - Per Diem*

Carson Valley Health; Gardnerville, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Valley Health in Gardnerville, NV is seeking a Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care in the Medical-Surgical Unit. The role involves patient assessments, medication administration, care-plan management, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, BLS, and ACLS (ACLS may be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required; ACLS may be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial health and document findings.
• Administer medications accurately and safely following hospital policy and MAR.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team about care plans and treatment.
• Accurately document all patient care activities in the EHR per hospital standards.
• Pursue ongoing education and utilize available clinical resources to ensure safe patient care.
• Apply nursing judgment to implement and adjust care plans as needed.
• Provide nursing care within med-surg scope and collaborate across disciplines.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS certification

Job description

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Full Time Hospital, Gardnerville, NV, US 2 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3219

IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Medical-Surgical Unit utilizing the nursing process. This role involves performing patient assessments, administering medications, managing care plans, documentation, critical thinking, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care. The Med-Surg RN plays a critical role in patient recovery, education, and support, while adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

LICENSE REQUIRED

CERTIFICATE REQUIRED

• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• ACLS (may obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Ability to read and communicate in English, bilingual abilities preferred.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patient Assessment

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial health, and document findings accurately.
• Identify patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition, including initiating appropriate interventions.
• Accurately assesses and documents patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients and ensures integration of information among the multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrates timely, accurate and complete EHR and/or paper documentation per “Nursing Documentation” policy.
• Develops patient-centered plan of care based on assessment findings, care goals, and patient input.

Medication Management

• Administer medications accurately and safely, following the CVH “Ten Rights of Medication Administration” policy.
• Manage controlled substance medications per policy
• Maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR)
• Utilize barcode scanning for medication administration
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or side effects and report any issues to the healthcare provider.
• Educate patients and families on medication purposes, potential side effects, and proper administration.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to provide clear and accurate information about patient care and treatment plans.
• Participate in bedside shift handoffs, interdisciplinary meetings, and care coordination to ensure continuity of care.
• Address patient and family concerns with professionalism, empathy, and timely responses. Seek assistance from more experienced staff as needed.

Documentation

• Accurately and timely document all patient care activities, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensure documentation meets hospital standards and regulatory requirements, and reflects the care provided.

Clinical Resource

• Actively seek guidance and mentorship from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Participate in ongoing education and training opportunities to stay current with best practices and evidence-based care.
• Utilize available resources, including policies, procedures, and clinical tools, to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Stay current with best practices, clinical guidelines, and continuing education opportunities.

Judgment

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose, and side effects.
• Observes the rights of medication administration.
• Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
• Administers blood and blood products following hospital policy and procedures.
• Initiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Assesses and documents IV site per unit standard.
• Uses critical thinking and efficient time management.

Scope of Service

• Performs consistent, purposeful hourly rounding
• Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population, including those with acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions.
• Assesses, evaluates, and carries out nursing interventions and teaching as applicable for med-surg and swing bed patients.
• Work within the scope of nursing practice as defined by state laws, hospital policies, and professional standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care services through participation in quality