REGISTERED NURSE, DSU, Part Time

Shea Online; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Tuition reimbursement/repayment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center in Reno, NV seeks a part‑time Day Surgery RN to provide direct and indirect patient care in the Day Surgery Unit and Preoperative Holding Area. The RN will collaborate with physicians, the Nurse Manager, and staff to monitor patient condition changes and support discharge planning.

Responsibilities include head‑to‑toe assessments, effective pain management education for patients and families, and the development of a care plan that respects patient dignity and cultural

Qualifications

• Current Nevada RN licensure required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform head‑to‑toe patient assessments and conduct reassessments.
• Assess and manage pain, educate patients and families on pain management.
• Establish and implement a plan of care as ordered.
• Treat patients with respect and address diverse psychosocial needs.
• Serve as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and staff.
• Collaborate with care team to include patients in discharge planning.

Education

Nevada Registered Nurse licensure

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This part‑time Day Surgery RN opportunity is part of Sierra Medical Center, a 170‑bed acute care hospital within the Northern Nevada Health System. The RN will provide direct and indirect patient care in the Day Surgery Unit (DSU) and Preoperative Holding Area (PHA) environment, communicate with physicians, Nurse Manager, and other staff about changes in patient condition, and perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

• Perform a head‑to‑toe assessment on all patients and conduct reassessments as per policy, including pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations.
• Adequately assess and reassess pain, utilize appropriate pain‑management techniques, and educate patients and families regarding pain management.
• Establish a plan of care as indicated by physician orders and patient condition.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs.
• Serve as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Interact professionally with patients/families, involving them in the formation of the plan of care and discharge plan.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement/repayment program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Qualifications

• Current Nevada Registered Nurse licensure
• Current ACLS and 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 openly support the 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.