REGISTERED NURSE, Recovery Room/PACU Unit - Full Time

Universal Health Services; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition support

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Recovery Room Registered Nurse for full-time work on the PACU unit. The role involves direct patient care for diverse ages in the surgical setting, ongoing collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and ensuring equipment readiness for procedures.

Ideal candidates hold Nevada RN licensure, at least two years of nursing experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification.

Qualifications

• Current Nevada RN licensure.
• Two years nursing experience minimum.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patients in the PACU/OR area.
• Assists with pre- and post-procedure care and communication with surgical team.
• Maintains readiness of operating room equipment and supplies for procedures.

Skills

Direct patient care

Course in OR environment

Education

Nevada RN Licensure

BLS/ACLS/PALS certification

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.nnmc.com

This Recovery RoomRegistered Nurse opportunity is full-time on our PACU Unit and offers convenient schedule. We are looking for a dynamic PACURegistered Nurse (RN) that will help provide direct patient care to infant through geriatric patient populations in the OR arena. You will address the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. This position communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and pain management inventory. Assesses operating room / procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for performing bedside report using IMAP & SBAR (both accomplished in partnership with patient inside room)
• Demonstrates ability to perform head-to-toe pre-procedure assessment on all patients and reassesses post procedure as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

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

Regulatory Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in state of Nevada.
• Two (2) years minimum of nursing experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification

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.