Registered NURSE, Med​/Tele Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

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 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375

E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada. Full-Time day shift positions are eligible for a $10,000.00 sign-on bonus! This Registered Nurse opportunity is a full time position on our Medical/Telemetry Unit and offers full benefits and a convenient day shift schedule.

We are looking for a dynamic Medical/Telemetry Nurse (RN) that will help provide safe and compassionate care to our patients in the medical/telemetry environment. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. Job duties involve the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care assessment.

Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill. Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities. Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs. Consistently completes hourly rounds with purpose to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs (i.e. pain, re-positioning, toileting).

Rounds with purpose including pro-actively evaluating the environment to ensure it is patient friendly and patient safe. Collaborates with the patient's designated care partner to meet the educational, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient. Follows communication practices that minimize risks associated with handoffs among providers, and across transitions in care utilizing the SBAR process.

Benefits for full and part time employees include: 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, and career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Qualifications requirements include: graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program, current Nevada nursing license, current BLS certificate, current ACLS certificate, and must have one year full time or three years part time experience in an acute care setting.