Non-negotiables:
BLS, ACLS
Must pass a telemetry competency exam to include identifying and measuring telemetry rhythms strips.
Unit Description:

We are an 18 bed observation unit with an average length of stay 24-48 hours. Our patients come from ED and/or surgical departments so there is a large variety.
We are staffed by hospitalists working with APRNs, RNs and techs with support from but not limited to Rapid Response Team, phlebotomists, EKG techs, respiratory therapists, PT/OT, wound, PICC team.
Telemetry monitoring is done remotely from another unit 24/7
Most common cardiac: chest pain, arrhythmias, post cath, stress test, or AICD placement, non-titratable medications
Most common neuro: TIA, r/o stroke, vertigo
Most common medical: N, V, D, GI bleed, cellulitis, UTI, hypertensive urgency,
Most common postop: uncomplicated ENT & dental procedures, thyroidectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy

Comfort care - imminent
UPDATE: As of 6/12/20, Renown Reserves the right to call off, without penalty, FOUR (4) shifts, or 48 hours, for low census per 13 week contract. This may be full or partial shifts.
UPDATE: RTO will be considered on a case by case basis for all assignments

Position Purpose

This position provides optimal patient care utilizing knowledge and skills within the context of the nursing process. The incumbent is accountable for individualized patient outcomes over an entire episode of care. The incumbent provides comprehensive nursing services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including their families/caregivers.

Nature and Scope

This position is challenged to diagnose and treat human responses to health problems. The incumbent must provide optimal patient/resident care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of adolescent, adult, and geriatric residents and families. Demonstrates the cognitive and psychosocial needs specific to the population to be served and meets standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards.

This position requires a scientific knowledge base and ongoing growth and learning. When possible the family or those significant to the family are considered as part of the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation efforts of the Registered Nurse (RN). The RN coordinates care between other professionals as needed.

Intensive continuous mental effort is required to provide optimal safe patient care and the same mental effort is required when interacting with internal and external contacts, exercising judgments and making decisions.

This position does provide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Name
Description

Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Registered Nursing licensure in the State of Nevada.

Experience:
None

License(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license.
State of Nevada Point of Care Analyst POCA license required within 120 days of hire: 200179, 200323, 200255, 209256, 200266

Certification(s):
Current BLS certification by The American Heart Association standards.
Other Specific Department Required Certificates:

Employees will obtain the extra certifications within six months, unless otherwise specified, of being hired or transferring into the department that requires the additional certificates.

ACLS per The American Heart Association standards Required for Departments:
200112, 200114, 200119, , 200132, 200150, 200151, 200155, 200179, 200201,200202, 200205, 200206, 200208, 200251, 200253, 200255, 200261, 200265, 200266, 200276, 200323, 200325, 200326, 200329,200340, 200341, 400111, 400125, 400131, 400151, 400201, 400202, 400251, 400253, 400255, 400276, 400326, 400329, 400340, 900256
ACLS per The American Heart Association standards Required for Departments: 200329 within 3 months of being hired.

NRP Required for Departments: 200171, 200174, 200206 addition to BLS & RN

STABLE certification required for 200174 within 6 months of being hired or transferring

PALS per The American Heart Association standards Required for Departments: 200178, 200179, 200202, 200205, 200324, 200341, 400202, 400340 (Pre-Op and PACU RNs only), 400341, 900256

PALS per The American Heart Association standards Required for Department: 200323 within 6 months of being hired.

ENPC per The American Heart Association standards Required for Departments: 200323 within 12 months of being hired.

ENPC or PALS per The American Heart Association standards Required for Departments: 200326, 400326, 200266, 200255, 400255, 200268, 200276, 209256 within one year of being hired or transferring to the department in addition to ACLS , BLS & RN.

ENLS (Emergency Neuro Life Support) Required for Department 200150 within 18 months of being hired or transferred to the department.

TNCC Required for Departments: 200323, 200326 within 18 months of being hired or transferring to the department, Transfer Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC ) will be accepted in lieu of TNCC .

TNCC or TCAR Required for Departments: 200202 200326 within 18 months of being hired or transferring to the department.

APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Required for Departments: 200178, 200179, 200324 within 24 months of being hired or transferring into the department.

OCN certification preferred: 200113

Chemotherapy Immunotherapy training per ASCO standards within 1 year of hire required for department: 200113

RNFA : RN may perform in the capacity of a first assist if he or she is a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, Completion of a RNFA program that includes didactic and supervised clinical practice, is based on AORN's core curriculum for the RNFA 200201, 200340, 400201

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Computer / Typing:
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.



UPDATE: As of 6/12/20, Renown Reserves the right to call off, without penalty, FOUR (4) shifts, or 48 hours, for low census per 13 week contract. This may be full or partial shifts.
UPDATE: RTO will be considered on a case by case basis for all assignments