LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE FLOAT POOL

Description

US:NV:Carson City Float Pool

Full Time Night Shift

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5 th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

Under the direction of the department leadership provides nursing care for assigned patients. Performs care, treatments, and procedures within scope of practice and established guidelines and provides a safe and therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Current and unencumbered licensure or Interim Permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) through the Nevada State Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare provider
• Must successfully complete National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 90 days of hire or position entry
• Must successfully complete Non-Violent Crisis intervention within six (6) months of hire or position entry
• IV Competency completion within six (6) months of hire
• ECG Rhythm Interpretation Course within six (6) months of employment.

• One (1) years of LPN experience in an acute care hospital.
• Be enrolled in LPN to RN program within 24 months of hire
• Cross training for Avasure Tech (AT) and Monitor Tech (MT) in the Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) to be completed upon hire

• Primary departments to float to:

  · Medical/Oncology

  · Surgical/Orthopedics

  · Sierra Postop

  · Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)

  · Behavioral Health Inpatient

  · Central Monitoring Unit (CMU)

  Additional departments expected to float to:

  · Telemetry

  · Emergency Dept. (to care for pts holding for admit or to PRN tasks)

  · ICU (to care for Tele or Floor Care status pts)

  With additional training

  · Pediatrics (for adult care or to care for Pediatrics with additional training)

  · Labor & Delivery (with additional training)

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

• Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
• Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
• Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
• We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
• Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

• No State Income Tax
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
• Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
• 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• On Site Education & Certification Programs
• Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
• Free Calm App Subscription