Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Start to Work Bonus: Up to $30,000
Location: Reno, NV
Job Type: Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
Field: Nursing
Posted: 10/01/2020
Term: Varies
Required Role: Med/Surg-RN
Position PurposeUnder the direction of the Nurse Manager, this position provides optimal patient care utilizing knowledge and skills within the context of the nursing process. The incumbent is accountable for individualized patient outcomes over an entire episode of care.
The incumbent provides comprehensive nursing services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including their families and caregivers.
Nature and ScopeThis position is challenged to diagnose and treat human responses to health problems. The incumbent must provide optimal patient/resident care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of adolescent, adult, and geriatric residents and families. The RN demonstrates cognitive and psychosocial needs specific to the population to be served and meets standards of quality as measured by unit and department age‑specific competency standards.
This position requires a scientific knowledge base and ongoing growth and learning. When possible, the family or those significant to the family are considered as part of the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation efforts of the Registered Nurse. The RN coordinates care between other professionals as needed. Intensive continuous mental effort is required to provide optimal safe patient care and the same mental effort is required when interacting with internal and external contacts, exercising judgments and making decisions.
This position does provide patient care.
The Synergy Model:
Linking Patient Needs to Nursing Competencies, Critical Care Nurse;
Vol. 19, No. 1, February 1999
Washington, DC, 2002, pp. 134, 135, 127.
Scope and Standards of Practice, American Nurses Association Publication.
Reno is a 45‑minute drive from Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in the United States. Nevada is one of the most tax‑friendly states in the U.S.; with no income tax you keep more of what you earn. Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, the opportunities to get outside are endless.
- One of the most tax‑friendly states in the United States – no income tax.
- Reno is a 45‑minute drive from Lake Tahoe.
- More than 300 days of sunshine each year.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:
Must have working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Registered Nursing licensure in the State of Nevada.
License(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license.
Certification(s):
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification by The American Heart Association. Other specific department required certificates:
Employees will obtain the extra certifications within six months of being hired or transferring into the department that requires the additional certificates, unless otherwise specified.
Required for Department Codes (ACLS, NRP, PALS, ENPC or PALS, TNCC, OCN, RNFA): ACLS required for departments: 200112, 200119, 200132, 200150, 200151, 200202, 200205, 200208, 200251, 200253, 200255, 200261, 200265, 200266, 200276, 200323, 200325, 200326, 200340, 200341, 400111, 400125, 400131, 400151, 400201, 400202, 400251, 400253, 400255, 400276, 400326, 400329, 400340, 900256. NRP required for departments:…
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