Registered NURSE, Cardiac Cath Lab - Per Diem

Overview

Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375

E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada. The hospital is dedicated to providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment to the thousands of patients served each year.

This Cath Lab Registered Nurse is a per diem opportunity. The dynamic professional will provide direct patient care to adult patient populations. The role addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the procedural/interventional environment. The incumbent communicates effectively with the physician and team members about patient condition, assesses the procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness, and assists in obtaining supplies for individual cases to meet the needs of the cardiovascular lab team.

The nurse monitors, positions and assists the patient during the procedure and administers moderate sedation under the guidance of the physician. The role participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

• Responsible for admitting, recovering and discharging patients from the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Interprets data about the patient’s status to identify age-specific needs and provide care accordingly.
• Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and conducts reassessments as per policy. Includes post-procedure assessments.

• 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
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and related services across the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Current NV nursing license
• Current BLS certificate
• ACLS certificate
• 2 years of telemetry experience required
• Cath Lab experience preferred
• One year full time or three years part time experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Current POC certification within 6 months of hire
• Willing to take call/standby in the Cardiovascular lab as needed

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