Registered NURSE, Operating Room - Part Time

Job Description

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
-bed acute care hospital located on hillside acres at 5

E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

This OR Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity is part time, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. Northern Nevada Medical Center is looking for a dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse! You will 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 and Pain Center 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. Participates in performance improvement activities. 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)
• Approaches patient in a kind, gentle and friendly manner.
• Responds to patient’s inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner.
• Takes appropriate actions and documents in response to manifested anxiety or distress. Requests Social Service/Pastoral Care, as appropriate.
• Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.
• Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

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Job Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nevada.
• At least one year Operating Room experience
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification.