ICU in Gardnerville, NV

divh2Registered Nurse ICU (Nights) Full Time/h2pThis is a permanent and not travel position and will require relocation to Gardnerville, NV./ppCarson Valley Health, located in Gardnerville, NV, is a comprehensive community healthcare system offering a wide range of services. The facility includes a critical access hospital with 25 private patient rooms, an expanded emergency room with 12 beds, and three full-size operating rooms. Recent expansions have added a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, upgraded imaging technology, and enhanced support for orthopedics and pediatric physical therapy. Carson Valley Health also features a sports medicine and rehabilitation center, ensuring patients receive top-notch care close to home./ppThe ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive critical level nursing care to patients with life-threatening conditions in the Intensive Care Unit. The RN is expected to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, utilizing advanced clinical skills and critical thinking to manage complex patient conditions. In addition to performing patient assessments, administering medications, managing care plans, and critical thinking, this role involves continuous monitoring, detailed documentation, and effective communication with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes./ppPosition Requirements:/ppMinimum Education:/pulliGraduate of an accredited school of nursing./liliMinimum of an Associates Degree in Nursing./li/ulpLicense Required:/pulliCurrent Nevada RN license required./li/ulpCertificate Required:/pulliBLS for Healthcare Providers required./liliACLS certificate required./li/ulpMinimum Work Experience:/pulliProfessional customer service skills./liliAbility to read and communicate in English, bilingual abilities preferred./liliMinimum of 6 months ICU experience, 2 years ICU experience preferred./li/ulpPosition Essential Functions:/ppPatient Assessment:/pulliPerform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients, including monitoring vital signs, interpreting laboratory results, and evaluating overall condition./liliDevelop and implement individualized care plans based on patient assessments, clinical data, and physician orders./liliContinuously monitor and reassess patient status, making rapid adjustments to care plans as needed./liliAccurately assess and document patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients and ensure integration of information among the multi-disciplinary health care team./li/ulpMedication Management:/pulliAdminister medications, including IV drips, titrations, and emergency medications, with precision and attention to detail. Monitor for and manage potential side effects and interactions, and adjust dosages according to patient response./liliEducate patients and families on medication purposes, potential side effects, and post-discharge medication management./li/ulpCommunication:/pulliCommunicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure seamless care coordination and continuity. Participate in daily rounds, bedside shift handoffs, and emergency briefings to discuss patient status, care plans, and any changes in condition./liliProvide clear, compassionate communication to patients and families, explaining complex medical information and addressing concerns./li/ulpDocumentation:/pulliAccurately document all aspects of patient care, including assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses in the electronic health record (EHR)./liliEnsure documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with hospital policies and regulatory standards. Maintain thorough records of patient progress, changes in condition, and any adverse events or complications./li/ulpJudgment:/pulliUtilize advanced clinical judgment to assess and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions, including initiating emergency interventions./liliPrioritize patient care activities based on the acuity of patient needs and overall unit demands./liliCollaborate with the healthcare team to make informed decisions that optimize patient outcomes and safety./liliDemonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient./liliDemonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures./liliDemonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose, and side effects./liliObserves the rights of medication administration./liliDemonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration./liliAdministers blood and blood products following hospital policy and procedures./liliInitiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures./liliAssesses and documents IV site per unit standard./liliUses critical thinking and efficient time management./li/ulpScope of Service:/pulliCares for ICU, Medical, Telemetry, and Swing Bed patients./liliPerforms consistent, purposeful hourly rounding./liliProvide nursing care to critically ill patients with a wide range of conditions./liliAssesses, evaluates, and carries out nursing interventions and teaching as applicable for med-surg and swing bed patients./liliWork within the scope of nursing practice as defined by state laws, hospital policies, and professional standards./liliParticipate in the development and implementation of best practices and quality improvement initiatives within the ICU./liliContribute to the continuous improvement of patient care services through participation in quality improvement initiatives./liliDemonstrates skill and knowledge in nursing management of emergency situations./liliDemonstrates knowledge and skill in using equipment./liliDemonstrates knowledge of setting up and maintaining sterile field for minor sterile procedures such as insertion of central lines, chest tubes, etc./liliDemonstrates knowledge of current policies and procedures pertaining to vaccination of patients and the documentation of teaching done./liliDemonstrates knowledge and skill in specific areas of clinical experience, as applicable./liliUnderstands and can differentiate between various admission types: observation, Inpatient, and swing status./li/ulpClinical Resource:/pulliServe as a resource and mentor for less experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals within the ICU./liliParticipate in the education and orientation of new staff and students, sharing knowledge and expertise in critical care nursing./liliStay current with continuing education, professional development, and advances in critical care practices./li/ulpBenefits:/ppIf you are scheduled to work part-time at least 20 hours per week and full-time at least 32 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment./pulliRETENTON BONUS CLINICAL LADDER ELIGIBLE!/liliNO STATE INCOME TAX/liliHometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account./liliVanguard 401(k) with match./liliEmployer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA)./liliEmployer Paid Basic Life and ADD insurance./liliUnum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term Long Term Disability)./liliEarned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays./liliNevada 529 College Fund./liliUnum Employee Assistance Program./liliEmployer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout./liliTuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder* HRSA Loan Repayment Program* (*for qualifying positions)./liliPriority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+./liliPaid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community./liliand More.../li/ul/div