Job Description
Northern Nevada Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse for our Med/Surg III Unit in Sparks, NV. This role delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to diverse adult populations, performing assessments, administering medications, coordinating treatment plans, and monitoring clinical status. You will collaborate closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary team in a supportive, community hospital setting focused on safety, compassion, and clinical excellence, while benefiting from ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult Med/Surg patients, including assessments, care planning, and ongoing evaluation
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions safely according to physician orders and hospital protocols
- Monitor patient conditions, interpret clinical data, and respond promptly to changes in status
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge plans
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
- Promote patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives on the unit
- Precept, mentor, and support nursing colleagues and assist with orientation of new staff
Required Skills
- Adult medical-surgical nursing
- Patient assessment and triage
- Medication administration
- IV therapy and venipuncture
- Telemetry and vital sign monitoring
- Wound care and post-surgical care
- Care planning and discharge planning
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation
- Infection prevention and control
- Patient and family education
