Med/Surg RN - Full Time
19 days ago
Gardnerville
Job Description Med/Surg RN - Full Time POSITION SUMMARY: The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Medical-Surgical Unit utilizing the nursing process. This role involves performing patient assessments, administering medications, managing care plans, documentation, critical thinking, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care. The Med-Surg RN plays a critical role in patient recovery, education, and support, while adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, • BLS for Healthcare Providers required., • 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., • 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., • 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., • Accurately and timely document all patient care activities, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR)., • 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., • 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., • 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. BENEFITS: If you are scheduled to work part-time at least 20 hours per week and full-time at least 32 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. • NO STATE INCOME TAX, • Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account., • Vanguard 401(k) with match., • Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA)., • Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance., • Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability)., • Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays., • Nevada 529 College Fund., • Unum Employee Assistance Program., • Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout., • Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* & HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions)., • Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+., • Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community., • and More... CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE "BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024 & 2025! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!