NURSE APPRENTICE, Acute Rehab - Per Diem

Northwest Specialty Hospital

Reno (NV)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Specialty Hospital in Reno, NV seeks a Nurse Apprentice to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. You will communicate with the RN preceptor about changes in patient conditions and diagnostic findings.

The role supports acute rehabilitation and behavioral health services, offering a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams and opportunities to develop clinical skills under supervision.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.
Has completed the fundamentals course in nursing school.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for bedside report using IMAP & SBAR in partnership with patient inside room.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments per policy across age groups.
In coordination with RN preceptor, formulate a patient care plan.
Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by patient response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily under RN supervision.

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing

Has completed the fundamentals course in nursing school

Current BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services.

Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition. We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff.

The adult behavioral health services offered is an expansion to our current 50 and older program at NNMC. The new program will offer behavioral health services to all adults 18 years and older. The department is managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will experience an individualized care plan, inclusive of individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24-hour secure, compassionate environment.

Website: www.northernnevadahealth.com

We are looking for a dynamic Nurse Apprentice to help provide amazing direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. You will communicate with RN preceptor, as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for performing bedside report using IMAP & SBAR (both accomplished in partnership with patient inside room)
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
In coordination with RN preceptor, is able to formulate a patient care plan.
Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness under the supervision of the RN preceptor.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Pet Insurance
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirments:

Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.
Has completed the fundamentals course in nursing school.
Current BLS certification.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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