Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Reno Junction (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc in Reno Junction, CA is seeking a Day Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and indirect patient care in the day surgery and preoperative holding areas. You will perform head-to-toe assessments on diverse patient populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients, and reassess pain using appropriate techniques.

You will establish care plans based on physician orders and patient conditions, while ensuring respectful, dignified, and culturally sensitive

Qualifications

• Current Nevada RN licensure (requires active license)
• ACLS & BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Perform head-to-toe assessments across diverse patient populations (pediatric and geriatric).
• Establish care plans based on physician orders and patient conditions.
• Respond swiftly to clinical changes and communicate patient status and diagnostic results to the care team.
• Educate patients about pain management and liaise among healthcare providers to coordinate care.

Skills

Strong assessment

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Prompt response

Compassionate care

Job description

This Day Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) role involves providing direct and indirect patient care in the day surgery and preoperative holding areas. The nurse will perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments on diverse patient populations, including pediatric and geriatric patients, and reassess pain using appropriate techniques. They will establish care plans based on physician orders and patient conditions, while ensuring respect, dignity, and cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients and families. The role requires effective communication with physicians, management, and healthcare team members regarding patient status and diagnostic results. Key responsibilities include responding swiftly to clinical changes, educating patients about pain management, and acting as a liaison among healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Current Nevada RN licensure
• ACLS & BLS certification

Skills & Qualities

• Strong assessment and clinical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Ability to respond promptly to patient needs
• Compassionate and respectful patient care

This position offers a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities within a large healthcare system.