Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Nights) - Full Time

• Medication Management
• Administer medications accurately and safely, following the CVH “Ten Rights of Medication Administration” policy.
• Manage controlled substance medications per policy
• Maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR)
• Utilize barcode scanning for medication administration
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or side effects and report any issues to the healthcare provider.
• Educate patients and families on medication purposes, potential side effects, and proper administration.

• Communication
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to provide clear and accurate information about patient care and treatment plans.
• Participate in bedside shift handoffs, interdisciplinary meetings, and care coordination to ensure continuity of care.
• Address patient and family concerns with professionalism, empathy, and timely responses. Seek assistance from more experienced staff as needed.

• Documentation
• Accurately and timely document all patient care activities, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensure documentation meets hospital standards and regulatory requirements, and reflects the care provided.

• Clinical Resource
• Actively seek guidance and mentorship from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Participate in ongoing education and training opportunities to stay current with best practices and evidence-based care.
• Utilize available resources, including policies, procedures, and clinical tools, to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Stay current with best practices, clinical guidelines, and continuing education opportunities.

• Judgment
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose, and side effects.
• Observes the rights of medication administration.
• Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
• Administers blood and blood products following hospital policy and procedures.
• Initiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Assesses and documents IV site per unit standard.
• Uses critical thinking and efficient time management.

• Scope of Service
• Performs consistent, purposeful hourly rounding
• Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population, including those with acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions.
• Assesses, evaluates, and carries out nursing interventions and teaching as applicable for med-surg and swing bed patients.
• Work within the scope of nursing practice as defined by state laws, hospital policies, and professional standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care services through participation in quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in nursing management of emergency situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in using equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of setting up and maintaining sterile field for minor sterile procedures such as insertion of central lines, chest tubes, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current policies and procedures pertaining to vaccination of patients and the documentation of teaching done.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in specific areas of clinical experience, as applicable.

Benefits

• If 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.
• No state income tax
• Hometown Health Medical, EyeMed Vision, Guardian Dental and Flexible Spending Account.
• Vanguard 401(k) with match.
• Employer paid Care Flight Membership for your household (full-time employees) (A Division of REMSA).
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Unum Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability).
• Earned Time Off, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.
• Nevada 529 College Fund.
• Unum Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer paid Credit monitoring and Identity Theft Program through CyberScout.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Clinical Ladder
• & HRSA Loan Repayment Program
• (*for qualifying positions).
• Priority Childcare Enrollment with the Boys and Girls Club of Western NV for ages 9 months+.
• Paid Volunteer Hours for staff to help in the community.
• and More...

Carson valley health is proud to be recognized as a finalist in the

"best places to work" - Northern nevada, 2021, 2022, 2024 & 2025!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!!

Days Vary - 36/Hours per Week; 12-Hour Shifts/Nights