REGISTERED NURSE, Recovery Room/PACU Unit - Per Diem

Northern Nevada Medical Center; Sparks, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical/dental/vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse for per diem coverage on our PACU unit. The RN will provide direct patient care across the surgical environment, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include pre/post-procedure assessment, equipment readiness, and patient positioning during procedures; candidates must hold NV RN licensure and current BLS/ACLS/PALS, with at least two years of nursing

Qualifications

• Active Nevada RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to infant through geriatric patients in the PACU unit.
• Communicate with surgeons and anesthesiologists regarding patient condition.
• Assist with maintenance of surgical equipment and pain management inventory.
• Ensure operating room readiness and supply availability for each case.
• Monitor and position patient during procedures as needed.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

Nevada RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

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 per diem on our PACU Unit and offers convenient schedule. We are looking for a dynamic PACU Registered 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 years nursing experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certification

EEO Statement

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