Tahoe Forest Health System·Truckee, California
Performs the nursing process including assessment, planning, and implementation of safe therapeutic care for hospital patients. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and coordinating resources for effective patient care.
This position is a full-time night shift opportunity
Bargaining Unit: EAP
$70.17/hour + DOE
Summary Performs the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe therapeutic care to patients in hospital by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assesses physical and psychosocial needs of patients.
Plans individual care of patient and documents care plan.
Implements and evaluates individual plan of care.
Evaluates effectiveness of interventions.
Identifies and provides education to patient and/or significant other.
Coordinates resources for complete and effective patient care.
Possesses effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Utilizes equipment properly.
Participates in departmental growth and development.
Pursues professional growth.
Follows patient care standards.
Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, an allay apprehension.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment and examination of patient, as appropriate.
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.
Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.
Makes beds, bathes and feeds patients.
Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.
Ability to work standby.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Other duties as may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.
Associate's degree Graduation from a National League of Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or equivalent accredited school of nursing. The nurse shall have completed a nursing education program that included clinical experiences with actual patients under the supervision of qualified faculty.
6 months to 1 year of relevant experience
Requires an Associate's degree in nursing and 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience. Must hold or obtain California and Nevada Registered Nurse licenses, along with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
