Registered NURSE, ICU

Job Description

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
-bed acute care hospital located on hillside acres at 5

E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

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This ICU Registered Nurse opportunity is full time at hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient day shift position. This dynamic individual will provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care.

Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill. Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
• Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.
• Consistently completes hourly rounds with purpose to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs (i.e. pain, re-positioning, toileting). Rounds with purpose including pro-actively evaluating the environment to ensure it is patient friendly and patient safe.
• Supports and informs the patient and family of hospital specific components of the Patient Centered Care Delivery model. Examples may include informing the family of open medical record policy, supports open family visitation, family presence during resuscitation and other invasive procedures and promotes a quiet environment.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

• Current Nevada nursing license
• At least one year of critical care nursing experience
• Current BLS
• Current ACLS (or obtained within six months of hire)