Registered NURSE, Med​/Surg Unit

Overview

Sierra Medical Center is a 170‑bed acute care hospital in Northern Nevada that offers 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and more. It is part of the Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi‑facility system dedicated to quality patient care.

• Provide safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies and standards.
• Demonstrate professional leadership and support to the healthcare team with a patient‑centered approach.
• Involve the patient, family and community in psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, and cultural needs during care assessment.
• Construct and implement nursing plans of care using nursing knowledge and skill.
• Coordinate the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients.
• Develop goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient and family needs.
• Consistently complete hourly rounds with a focus on strengthening communication, improving safety, and anticipating patient needs such as pain management, repositioning, and toileting.
• Pro‑actively evaluate the environment to ensure it is patient friendly and safe.

• 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 Universal Health Services and its subsidiaries

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN‑approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Preferred one year full‑time or three years part‑time experience in an acute care setting.
• Must successfully pass any pre‑employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

All Universal Health Services 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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.