REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Dept @ McCarran NW FED, Per Diem

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Excellent medical, dental, vision & Rx

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment

Career development opportunities

Benefits guest website

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. operates Northwest McCarran ER in Nevada. This per diem ER Registered Nurse position supports 24/7 operations, triage, imaging and lab services within the Emergency Department.

The role emphasizes patient safety, coordination with ED physicians and timely care across pediatrics to geriatrics. The organization seeks a dynamic nurse with ED and critical care background, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and a valid Nevada RN license to deliver high-quality care and

Qualifications

• Current NV RN License.
• Two to three years exp in the emergency department preferred OR.
• Two to three years critical Care Exp OR.
• Extensive EMS background experience.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current ACLS Certification (within 6 months of hire).
• Current PALS Certification (within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.
• Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients and accurately assigns triage categories.

Skills

ED experience

EMS background

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Pediatric/geriatric triage

Education

NV RN license

Job description

Responsibilities

ER at Northwest McCarran, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, is open 24/7 and welcomes all ages from pediatrics to seniors. The facility features multiple treatment rooms, including fast-track exam rooms designed to efficiently triage low severity patients. Also offered are advanced imaging services including ultrasound, CT and X-ray and outpatient lab draws. Like a hospital emergency department, the FED treats a variety of emergency medical needs including trauma conditions, lacerations, acute pain and other life-threatening but emergent conditions. Learn more at nnhs.com.

Northern Nevada Health System is a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. The System operates two acute care hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center and Sierra Medical Center, in addition to Northwest Specialty Hospital and freestanding emergency departments. In addition, NNHS has a robust outpatient services division offering family medicine, urgent care, and specialty care focused on cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, and wound care. To learn more about our growing network of care, visit www.nnhs.com.

This ER Registered Nurse opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient flexible schedule. We are looking for a dynamic individual who will provide professional nursing care within the Emergency Department; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with ED physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population
• Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Current NV RN License

Two to three years exp in the emergency department preferred OR

Two to three years critical Care Exp OR

extensive EMS background experience

Current BLS Certification

Current ACLS Certification (within 6 months of hire)

Current PALS Certification (within 6 months of hire)

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.