Registered Nurse-Medical Group Urology

Renown-Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Reno, NV seeks a Registered Nurse to support the Facility Medical Director and clinic staff by applying the nursing process and the theory of human caring. You will ensure proper patient assessment, administer medications as ordered, and coordinate referrals to maintain continuity of care.

The role emphasizes nursing judgment, age-appropriate care, and adherence to Renown Health Standards of Conduct, with opportunities to collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level English (reading/writing/speaking).
• Active Nevada RN license.
• Current CPR (AHA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition quickly and accurately.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Provide direct patient care across neonatal–geriatric populations.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-ups; perform call-backs as needed.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient education

Problem solving

Clinical skills

Nursing judgment

Age-appropriate care

Organizational skills

Clerical skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure (Nevada)

CPR certification (AHA)

Tools

None

Job description

This position performs those duties for the Facility Medical Director and staff providers, utilizing knowledge and skill within the context of the nursing process and the theory of human caring.This position provides the necessary care to assist the patient to achieve and maintain health by the application of the nursing process in accordance with the Physician Service policies and procedures and Nevada State Board of Nursing.The incumbent would be an outstanding role model demonstrating all aspects of the Renown Health Standards of Conduct to a high level of competence.The nurse will support the Mission Statement of Physician Services as well as the Purpose Statement of Renown Health.

Nature and Scope:

This position is responsible for quickly and accurately assessing the condition of the patient presenting at the clinic, to ensure proper handling of controlled medications maintained within the clinic, to administer medications as ordered by the clinic providers in accordance with established policies, to generally oversee patient care in order to maintain continuity and to provide prompt triaging and appropriate processing of all patients presenting for evaluation and/or treatment, this will include--but not be limited to--carrying out the provider's orders for care, making referral arrangements, and doing call-backs on previous patients.

Challenges to this position are delivery of patient care complicated by new techniques, paperwork, changing department and hospital policies, increased information available on each patient, and fluctuations in staffing.

This position will keep abreast of all standards to assure compliance with federal, state and local regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies including third party reimbursement requirements.

The occupant of this position generally works indoors with many pieces of equipment.These may malfunction and expose the incumbent to hazards.In addition, patients may be infectious with biological agents.Specific breakdowns for temperature, humidity, and other hazards may occur.

The incumbent provides direct patient care, and he/she is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and families.The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensor, psychosocial and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served and meet the standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standard.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 1.Ability to interact effectively with persons of differing socioeconomic backgrounds.
• 2.Philosophy consistent with the Renown Health Standards of Conduct.
• 3.Knowledge and methodology, which allows for effective patient/family teaching.
• 4.Initiates effective problem solving steps.
• 5Knowledge of basic clinical skills.
• 6.Demonstrates sound nursing judgment and decision-making skills.
• 7.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• 8.Good organizational skills.
• 9.Knowledge of clerical and office skills helpful.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Registered Nursing licensure in the State of Nevada.

Experience:

Six months recent Nursing experienced preferred.

License(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license.

Certification(s):

Current CPR certification by AHA standards is required.

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days,the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.