REGISTERED NURSE, Med/Tele Unit - Per Diem Night

Universal Health Services; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is looking for a Registered Nurse for its Medical/Telemetry Unit in Sparks, Nevada. This per diem position offers a convenient day shift schedule, emphasizing patient-centered care and collaboration in a rewarding work environment.

Key responsibilities include care assessment, nursing plan construction, and patient safety rounds. Candidates should hold a Nevada nursing license and have experience in an acute care setting. Excellent benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have one year full-time or three years part-time experience in an acute care setting.
• Ability to integrate direct and indirect patient care activities.
• Proven experience in psychiatric, emotional, and diversity needs assessment.

Responsibilities

• Involves patient and family psychosocial needs in care assessment.
• Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients.
• Completes hourly rounds to strengthen communication and improve safety.
• Collaborates with designated care partner for holistic patient needs.
• Follows handoff communication practices to minimize risks.

Skills

Patient Centered Care

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program

Current Nevada nursing license

Current BLS certificate

Current ACLS certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

Website: https://www.northernnevadahealth.com

This Registered Nurse opportunity is a per diem position on our Medical/Telemetry Unit and offers a convenient day shift schedule. We are looking for a dynamic Medical/Telemetry Nurse (RN) that will help provide safe and compassionate care to our patients in the medical/telemetry environment. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care assessment.
• Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill. Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
• Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.
• Consistently completes hourly rounds with purpose to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs (i.e. pain, re‑positioning, toileting). Rounds with purpose including pro‑actively evaluating the environment to ensure it is patient friendly and patient safe.
• Collaborates with the patient's designated care partner to meet the educational, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Follows communication practices that minimize risks associated with handoffs among providers, and across transitions in care utilizing the SBAR process.

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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program
• Current Nevada nursing license
• Current BLS certificate
• Current ACLS certificate
• Must have one year full time or three years part time experience in an acute care setting

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.