Registered Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse to support a dedicated Surgical Unit in Reno, Nevada. Provide patient-centered nursing care for post-operative patients, perform assessments, monitor vitals, administer medications, and assist with wound care.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the care team, document in the EHR, and ensure safe discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong surgical/post-operative nursing assessment and monitoring skills.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and clinical technology.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and infection/wound care standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessment and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer medications and perform wound care.
• Prepare patients for discharge, ensuring understanding and continuity of care.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Use advanced technology and electronic health record (EHR) systems to document and support care.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and clinical standards.

Skills

Surgical/post-operative nursing

EHR proficiency

Communication & teamwork

Patient safety focus

Clinical assessment

Education

RN licensure (incl. state licensure)

Tools

EHR systems (Epic/Cerner)

Job description

Per Diem Registered Nurse (Dedicated Surgical Unit)

Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to post-surgical patients. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct patient assessment and ongoing monitoring.
• Administer medications and perform wound care.
• Prepare patients for discharge, ensuring understanding and continuity of care.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Use advanced technology and electronic health record (EHR) systems to document and support care.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety, quality, and clinical standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Strong surgical/post-operative nursing assessment and monitoring skills.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and clinical technology.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and infection/wound care standards.