REGISTERED NURSE/OR LPN, Acute Rehab Unit - Full Time Days

Northwest Specialty Hospital; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Student loan program

Tuition benefits

Career development

Pet insurance

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Job summary

Northwest Specialty Hospital in Reno, NV is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse for our Acute Rehab Unit on a full‑time schedule. You will provide safe, compassionate care to adults recovering from stroke, injury, or disability with a focus on patient‑centered care and service excellence.

Work within a multidisciplinary team, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, private rooms, a renovated therapy gym, and ongoing opportunities for professional growth at Universal Health

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• One year full-time or three years part-time experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific needs in care assessment.
• Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care, develops goals, treatment and discharge plans.

Education

Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program

Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services.

Our acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition. We offer advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients will experience private rooms, have access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from our qualified staff.

The adult behavioral health services offered is an expansion to our current 50 and older program at NNMC. The new program will offer behavioral health services to all adults 18 years and older. The department is managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will experience an individualized care plan, inclusive of individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24-hour secure, compassionate environment.

Website: www.northernnevadahealth.com

This Registered Nurse/or LPN opportunity is for a full time on our Acute Rehab Unit and offers full benefits and a convenient day schedule. This position is for our New Rehab Hospital located in Northwest Reno. We are looking for a dynamic Rehab Nurse that will help provide safe and compassionate care to our patients in the acute rehab 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.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program, OR Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license
• Current BLS certificate
• One year full time or three years part time experience in an acute care setting preferred

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