Description

US:NV:Carson City Float Pool

Per Diem Variable Shift

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5 th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

• Under the direction of the department leadership provides nursing care for assigned patients. Performs care, treatments, and procedures within scope of practice and established guidelines and provides a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains information for assigned patients during bedside report, or hand off communication to/from another department. • Implements patient care instructions per physician orders. • Consults with and keeps Charge Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition with regard to assigned patients. • Administers medication within scope of practice and established policies. Maintain the MAR (Medication Administration Record). Observes and documents patient reactions to medications to determine efficacy/side effects. • Provides prescribed education to patient and family members related to health, treatments and medications. • Participates in data collection related to patient status and needs. Documents all aspects of patient care. • Provides appropriate pain management techniques and instructs the patient and family regarding pain management. • Performs patient hygiene duties as needed. • Completes and documents a patient assessment each shift • Performs nursing procedures and patient care per policy and procedure. • Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients; assessments of newly admitted patients to be completed by a Registered Nurse. LPNs receiving a patient from a lower or same level of care and who have already had an assessment completed and documented by a Registered Nurse during the previous 24 hours, do not need an additional co-signed assessment by a Registered Nurse. Patients transferring to a higher level of care will require an assessment by a Registered Nurse. • Assists with maintenance of unit safety. • Assists with training/orienting new staff. • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required o Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the State of Nevada. o American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare providers. o Basic computer skills for:  Accessing and navigating CTRH intranet for forms, policies, and procedures.  Accessing and entering data on organization wide software such as timekeeping system and hospital email.  Accessing and using internet and specific applications required to perform job duties. o National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification at or within 90 days of hire. o NVCI/CPI Training (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) initial certification within six (6) months of hire, refresher completed annually. o IV Competency completion within 6 months of hire. Preferred o Three (3) years of LPN experience in an acute care hospital. o Obtain RN license within 24 months of hire

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

• Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
• Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
• Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
• We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
• Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

• No State Income Tax
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
• Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
• 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• On Site Education & Certification Programs
• Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
• Free Calm App Subscription