Registered Nurse (RN)

Advanced Health Care; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Health Care in Reno, NV seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct resident care as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will assess health status, plan care, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians and families to promote safety and well‑being.

The role is PRN with flexible scheduling; you will participate in care conferences, follow protocols, and educate residents on health options while maintaining accuracy in medical records.

Qualifications

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed.
• Some nursing experience, preferably in long‑term care or skilled nursing facility setting.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long‑term care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements governing nursing practices and skilled nursing facilities.
• Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents’ health status and vital signs.
• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and team members to establish goals of care.
• Reassess resident needs and adjust care plans to changing conditions.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
• Administer medications, perform wound care, monitor vitals and manage medical equipment.
• Coordinate with therapy, dietary, and social services for integrated care.
• Educate residents and families on health, treatment options, and self‑care.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Nursing assessment

Patient care planning

Communication with families

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN License (NV)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Description

A Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct care to residents and is a critical part of the healthcare team. Working as part of a team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care plans to promote optimal health, safety, and well-being.

Schedule: PRN, Flexible

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents’ health status, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.


• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and other team members to establish goals of care and develop appropriate care strategies.


• Regularly reassess resident needs and adjust care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity and responsiveness to changing conditions.


• Provide skilled nursing interventions and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established care protocols.


• Administer medications, perform wound care, monitor vital signs, and manage medical equipment as needed to support resident health and recovery.


• Coordinate with ancillary services, including therapy, dietary, and social services to ensure comprehensive and integrated care delivery.


• Educate residents and families on health conditions, treatment options, medication management, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and empowerment.


• Provide emotional support, counseling, and advocacy to residents and families facing health challenges, fostering a trust and therapeutic relationship.


• Promote preventive health practices and wellness initiatives to optimize resident health and quality of life.


• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes in resident medical records.


• Participate in care conferences and team meetings to discuss residents’ progress goals, and any changes in condition or care needs.


• Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents, staff and visitors.


• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers, to optimize resident outcomes and promote team work.


• Perform all other duties assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed.


• Some nursing experience, preferably in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility setting.


• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Understanding of regulatory requirements governing nursing practices and skilled nursing facilities.


• Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Physical Requirements:

• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents.


• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.


• Stamina to stand and move about the facility to perform frequent rounds and respond to emergent situations as needed.


• Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.


• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.


• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.


• The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.


• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.


• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.


• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

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