Registered Nurse- Emergency Room

Responsibilities

Valley Hospital Medical Center, located in the heart of Las Vegas, is an acute care and teaching hospital that has provided high‑quality healthcare to residents of Southern Nevada since 1972. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including advanced cardiology, neurology, surgery and more.

The Valley Health System (VHS) – a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) – includes seven hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. VHS focuses on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. Employees are provided with advanced technological systems, performance‑improvement and patient‑safety standards, a collaborative practice model, evidence‑based practice, and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.

Job Description:

Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient‑Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Oversees and guides employees that are under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and completion of a specialty course or equivalent within 6 months of hire. BSN preferred.

Experience: One‑year acute care experience or successful completion of an approved specialty course within 6 months of hire.

License/Certification: Current RN license in the State of Nevada;
Current BLS certification;
Current ACLS certification (adult patients), current PALS certification (pediatric patients) or current NRP certification (neonatal patients) as required by department; other certifications as may be required by facility, specialty or department.

Other: Must successfully pass any pre‑employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

Note: An RN graduate is a nurse who has completed a course of study at a school of nursing and is eligible for the NCLEX. The RN graduate performs directly under the supervision of the charge nurse or RN designee. An interim RN license must be granted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

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One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute‑care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.