ResponsibilitiesNorthern Nevada Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com.
This OR Registered Nurse opportunity is full time at 40 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift position. This dynamic individual will provide direct patient care to infant through geriatric patient populations, addressing the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. 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 patients during procedures.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Takes appropriate actions and documents in response to manifested anxiety or distress. Requests Social Services/Pastoral Care, as appropriate.
- Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.
- Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, as indicated, and evaluates for effectiveness.
- Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Current NV RN license
- At least one year experience in the Operating Room
- Current ACLS & BLS certification
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
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
If you would like to learn more about this position before applying please contact Jennifer Donald, Recruiter @ jennifer.donald@uhsinc.com.
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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