Med/Surg Registered Nurse - Per Diem*

Position

Requirements

Minimum

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

License Required

• Current Nevada RN license required.

Certificate Required

• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

• ACLS (may obtain within 90 days of hire).

Minimum Work Experience

• Previous department specific experience preferred.

• Professional customer service skills.

Ability to read and communicate in English, bilingual abilities preferred.

Position

Essential functions

Patient Assessment

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial health, and document findings accurately.

• Identify patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.

• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition, including initiating appropriate interventions.

• Accurately assesses and documents patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients and ensures integration of information among the multi-disciplinary health care team.

• Demonstrates timely, accurate and complete EHR and/or paper documentation per “Nursing Documentation” policy.

• Develops patient-centered plan of care based on assessment findings, care goals, and patient input.

Medication Management

• Administer medications accurately and safely, following the CVH “Ten Rights of Medication Administration” policy.

• Manage controlled substance medications per policy

• Maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR)

• Utilize barcode scanning for medication administration

• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or side effects and report any issues to the healthcare provider.

• Educate patients and families on medication purposes, potential side effects, and proper administration.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to provide clear and accurate information about patient care and treatment plans.

• Participate in bedside shift handoffs, interdisciplinary meetings, and care coordination to ensure continuity of care.

• Address patient and family concerns with professionalism, empathy, and timely responses. Seek assistance from more experienced staff as needed.

Documentation

• Accurately and timely document all patient care activities, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Ensure documentation meets hospital standards and regulatory requirements, and reflects the care provided.

Clinical Resource

• Actively seek guidance and mentorship from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

• Participate in ongoing education and training opportunities to stay current with best practices and evidence-based care.

• Utilize available resources, including policies, procedures, and clinical tools, to ensure safe and effective patient care.

• Stay current with best practices, clinical guidelines, and continuing education opportunities.

Judgment

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.

• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose, and side effects.

• Observes the rights of medication administration.

• Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.

• Administers blood and blood products following hospital policy and procedures.

• Initiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures.

• Assesses and documents IV site per unit standard.

• Uses critical thinking and efficient time management.

Scope of Service

• Performs consistent, purposeful hourly rounding

• Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population, including those with acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions.

• Assesses, evaluates, and carries out nursing interventions and teaching as applicable for med-surg and swing bed patients.

• Work within the scope of nursing practice as defined by state laws, hospital policies, and professional standards.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care services through participation in quality improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in nursing management of emergency situations.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in using equipment.

• Demonstrates knowledge of setting up and maintaining sterile field for minor sterile procedures such as insertion of central lines, chest tubes, etc.

• Demonstrates knowledge of current policies and procedures pertaining to vaccination of patients and the documentation of teaching done.

Demonstrates knowledge and skill in specific areas of clinical experience, as applicable.

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We look forward to welcoming you to our team!!

Med/Surg Registered Nurse - Per Diem* (*2 days of availability per month, work at least one summer and one winter holiday). The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off;