Registered NURSE, Emergency Dept @ NORTH Valleys FED, Part Time Nights

Responsibilities

The Emergency Department at North Valleys, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, will be open 24/7 and welcomes all ages from pediatrics to seniors. The facility features multiple treatment rooms, including fast-track exam rooms that efficiently triage low-severity patients. Advanced imaging services – ultrasound, CT and X-ray – and outpatient lab draws are offered. The ED treats a variety of emergency medical needs, including trauma, lacerations, acute pain and other life-threatening yet emergent conditions.

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients. Accurately assigns triage categories.
• Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain management techniques. Educate the patient and family regarding pain management.

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement / repayment program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

• Current NV RN license
• Two to three years experience in the emergency department preferred OR
• Two to three years critical care experience OR
• Extensive EMS background experience
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification (within 6 months of hire)
• Current PALS certification (within 6 months of hire)

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