REGISTERED NURSE PRE OP PER DIEM

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient-family centered care under the supervision of a charge nurse. You will apply the nursing process from assessment through evaluation to contribute to comprehensive care plans.

Requirements include active RN licensure in Nevada, current BLS, ACLS within 90 days, PALS within six months, and at least one year of acute care experience; CAPA/CPAN certifications are a

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered RN license through the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers current.
• AHA ACLS for healthcare providers current within 90 days of hire.
• AHA PALS for healthcare providers within six months of hire.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents nursing assessments and vital signs.
• Develops and participates in patient care plans.
• Delivers patient-family centered care under supervision of a charge nurse.
• Communicates changes in patient status to the physician and care team.
• Maintains bedside handover per organizational standards.
• Assists in teaching/preceptor roles for students and staff.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Acute care experience

Job description

Under the direction of the department manager and under supervision of a charge nurse, responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care. Proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to the nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Develops and participates in the care plan of the patient.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current and unencumbered licensure or Interim Permit as a Registered Nurse (RN) through the Nevada State Board of Nursing
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) forhealthcare providers within ninety (90) days of hire
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) forhealthcare providers within six (6) months of hire
• Previous one (1) year acute care experience

Preferred:

• Certified Ambulatory Peri anesthesia Nurse (CAPA) and/or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse(CPAN) certification

Essential Functions

• Performs assessment and evaluation of the patient by assessing vital signs, notes changes,and pursues more specific investigation as needed.
• Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of itsimplications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and byincorporating information in the nursing care plan.
• Adheres to performing/receiving bedside handover as per organizational standards.
• Uses assessment information to develop a care plan that communicates enough informationfor incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient.
• Includes the patient and his or her family in planning care, establishing priorities, and settinggoals.
• Documents an individualized care plan based upon the changing needs of the patient andincorporates each patient’s chronic and acute conditions.
• Consistently follows established standards, policies and procedures in providing nursing care.
• Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel.
• Identifies patient teaching needs and provides elementary instructions for the patient and hisor her family.
• Notes discharge planning elements and incorporates these in care plans.
• Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations.
• Evaluates and notes the individual patient’s response to nursing care defined in the nursingcare plan and medical records.
• Appropriately delegates and supervises care scheduled by non-professional personnel,providing instruction as needed.
• The RN will be expected to make evidence-based practice recommendations for improvementof the delivery of patient care via the patient care conference and unit conference.
• May be required to function as Team Leader.
• Assists/Serves in the teaching/preceptor role for student nurses and other allied healthprofessionals with clinical time on the Unit.
• Demonstrates proficiency as defined in the position/group/department checklists and unitspecific competency standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.