REGISTERED NURSE INPATIENT

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the US:NV:Carson City Medical and Oncology Unit. The RN will deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care under supervision, applying the nursing process from assessment through evaluation in a Full Time Day Shift role.

Preferred candidates include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Oncology experience or certification. The unit requires completion of crisis intervention within 6 months and ongoing adherence to unit standards and

Qualifications

• State of Nevada RN licensure or Interim Permit.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective patient-centered care.
• Adhere to nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Maintain competencies and licensure; participate in required education and meetings.
• Identify changes in patient status and communicate with care team.
• Provide patient teaching and develop/modify care plans.
• Respond appropriately in urgent or emergency situations.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

US:NV:Carson City Medical and Oncology Unit

Full Time Day Shift

Summary

The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient centered care, under the direction of the department manager, supervisor, and charge nurse. Proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Qualifications

Required:

• State of Nevada licensure as Registered Nurse or Interim Permit
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing

UNIT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Medical Oncology

Required:

• Must successfully complete non-violent crisis intervention within 6 months of hire or position entry

Preferred:

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or a recognized Oncology Nurse Society Chemo certification
• Chemotherapy Experience

Essential Functions

• Has knowledge of and adheres to Carson Tahoe Health's policies, procedures, and unit standards of care.
• Attends 75% of scheduled staff meetings/unit conferences. Attends/completes 100% of all required Unit and Hospital education and Employee Health annual requirements by the established deadlines.
• Maintains required license and certification requirements on provided platform.
• Maintains competencies to reflect current skill level.
• Self identifies and seeks guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered. Seeks out and communicates need for additional learning experiences.
• Appropriately identifies changes in patients presentation and communicates changes to the care team.
• Adheres to performing/receiving bedside handover as per organizational standards.
• Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of non-professional personnel.
• Identifies patient teaching needs and provides elementary instructions for the patient and his or her family.
• Develops, reviews, modifies, and implements comprehensive plan of care.
• Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations.