RN ER Per Diem
Northern Nevada Health System

REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Dept @ the NW McCarran FED, Per Diem

Northern Nevada Health System Reno, NV 89503, US
Responsibilities

ER at NW McCarran provides 24/7 emergency care in a convenient setting. As a full-service emergency room, the facility is capable of treating life-threatening injuries as well as less urgent issues.

The facility delivers the same high-quality care as our hospital ER. ER at Damonte Ranch is staffed with a skilled team, including emergency-trained physicians, nurses, and imaging and laboratory staff. The ER is easily accessible and has ample parking, and features a wide range of capabilities and technology.

 

Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com

 

 

This ER Registered Nurse opportunity is per diem and offers a convenient flexible schedule.  We are looking for a dynamic individual who will provide professional nursing care within the Emergency Department; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with ED physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • 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. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

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
  •  401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  •  Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
  •  Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 
  •  More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com  


Qualifications

Current NV RN License

Two to three years exp in the emergency department preferred OR

Two to three years critical Care Exp OR

extensive EMS background experience 

Current BLS Certification

Current ACLS Certification (within 6 months of hire)

Current PALS Certification (within 6 months of hire)

 

EEO Statement

All UHS 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.

 

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If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

 

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