Tahoe Forest Health System

Staff Nurse - Emergency Room - Temporary

Tahoe Forest Health System  •  Incline Village, NV (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

The schedule is expected to be a part-time, variable shift.

Bargaining Unit: EAP

Rate of Pay: $73.67/hour + DOE (Base Pay of $70.17/hour include 5% temporary differential)

Functions independently in performing nursing process, various direct patient care activities and related clerical and non-technical duties necessary in caring for the needs and comforts of patient; assists in the maintenance of a safe environment; functions as a cooperative, active member of the Health Care Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Collects and documents data about patients seen on the unit.
  • Interprets assessment data to prioritize treatment needs.
  • Implements and evaluates individual plan of care.
  • Prioritizes and assesses patient acuity and treatment modalities.
  • Communicates discharge instructions and teaching.
  • Possesses effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Utilizes equipment properly.
  • Participates in departmental growth and development.
  • Pursues professional growth.
  • Follows patient care standards.
  • Ability to work standby.
  • May cover Medical Surgery Unit.
  • May be the only Emergency Nurse on the unit
  • Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
  • Complies with System policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
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
Minimum Education/Experience
Associates 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.

2 - 3 years or related experience

Required Licenses/Certifications
Nevada Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Upon Hire
California Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Upon Hire
  • Employees hired into the department after September 1, 2012 must have California and Nevada RN licenses.
  • If hired as a temporary or seasonal RN, must have current RN license in either CA or NV based on work assignment.
  • Current employees as of January 1, 2023 must obtain their CA RN license no later than June 1, 2023.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Upon Hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
  • Upon Hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Employees that have never been certified must take a live initial AHA certification class. Employees with recently expired certifications will be enrolled in Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI). Certification must be completed within specified time frame.
  • Upon Hire
BLS/ACLS/PALS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS, ACLS, and/or PALS certification).
  • Within 3 months of hire into job
Other Experience/Qualifications
Preferred:
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Tahoe Forest Health System

About Tahoe Forest Health System

Proudly serving the community since 1952, Tahoe Forest Hospital is a not for profit rural health care facility and designated Critical Access Hospital. It is fully accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program and licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services. Tahoe Forest Hospital has 25 acute care beds and 36 long-term care beds.

Our geographic area covers six rural counties, two states and approximately 3,500 square miles with primary services reaching the communities of Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, Donner Summit and the Sierra Valley in California and Incline Village in Nevada. Tahoe Forest Hospital serves a full-time population of approximately 40,000 residents with influxes of up to an additional 30,000 tourists during peak periods.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Truckee, California
Year Founded
1952
Website
tfhd.com
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