RN-Charge

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital – RN – Med/Surg/Peds, Charge Nurse

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed facility located in Elko, Nevada. We offer a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and more. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center. We believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

Where We Are:

Elko is the largest city of Elko County, Nevada. Located near the Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains, Elko is called the Swiss Alps of Nevada. Here you’ll find year-round access to recreation and more than 20 alpine lakes. The city’s economy is heavy with gold mining, ranching, tourism, and casinos. The entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada is located approx. six hours away. With us is where you want to be.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more…

Position Summary: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to work as a charge nurse in our busy 26-bed Med/Surg/Peds department. Patients range from geriatric to neonatal. Various shifts, predominantly 12-hour shifts though subject to change according to the needs of the department. Typical patient ratio is 1:5.

Primary responsibilities include providing direct and individualized nursing care to patients and working as the primary RN on the Med/Surg/Peds unit who supervises and mentors and supports the nursing team during the assigned shift.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitates a positive patient experience.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes. Responds to complaints about patient care and related services and manages through established channels.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Create and foster an environment that encourages professional growth by providing real time, appropriate feedback. Identifies escalation to director or designee if unable to resolve timely or trending patterns noted.
• Communicates effectively with various audiences using the most appropriate method for the situation using briefs, de-briefs, huddles, and rounding as the main source.
• Contributes to fullest potential of achieve house wide goals and models those behaviors and supports team efforts 100%.
• Facilitate and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards through engagement and support of PI and other initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: A minimum of 2 (two) years critical care experience preferred.
• License and Certification:
  • Current Nevada RN license
  • American Heart Association Certifications: BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS within 90 days of hire; PALS within 6 months of hire.

EEOC Statement:

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.