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NURSE APPRENTICE, Med/Tele Unit - Per Diem

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SPARKS, Nevada

Posted Oct 27 · Applications close Oct 27, 2027

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Unit and setting
Tele
License
CNA license
Term
Per Diem

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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

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Responsibilities

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.

Website: https://www.nnmc.com

We are looking for a dynamic Nurse Apprentice to help provide amazing direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor. You will communicate with RN preceptor, as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Job Duties/

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates supportive behaviors necessary for performing bedside report using IMAP & SBAR (both accomplished in partnership with patient inside room)
  • Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
  • In coordination with RN preceptor, is able to formulate a patient care plan.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

  • 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
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Pet Insurance
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U. S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com .

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Qualifications

Requirments

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Has completed the fundamentals course in nursing school.
  • Nevada CNA License required.
  • Current BLS certification.

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What's around it?

In Sparks, NV

Sparks, NVFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,716/mo
Household income
$89,056/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Sparks, NV

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