Job Description

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Responsibilities

The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include , , , and

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Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Oversees and guides employees that are under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

**Our VHS Float Pool is a program aimed at promoting professional nursing while utilizing our nurse\xe2\x80\x99s unique gifts of flexibility, expertise and experience. The VHS Float Pool provides the opportunity for nurses to work in full time, benefitted positions throughout our network, in a variety of units, including surgical, medical, critical care, and many others. Float Pool nurses are required to float to 3 facilities or 6 facilities.**

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school or NLN-approved RN program. BSN preferred.

Experience:

One (1) year full time or three (3) years part time experience in acute care setting.

License/Certification:

Current RN license in the State of Nevada. Current BLS certification. Current PALS Certification (pediatric patients) or current NRP Certification (Neonatal patients) as required by department. Other certification as may be required by facility, specialty or department.

Other:

Must comply with hospital based competencies regarding blood-borne pathogen exposure, age specific care and patient safety.

Note:

An RN graduate is a nurse who has completed a course of study at a school of nursing and is eligible for the NCLEX. The Rn graduate performs directly under the supervision of the Charge Nurse or RN designee. An interim RN license must be granted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.

Testing:

Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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