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Form of workSalary: $36.56 - $56.67 Hourly
Location : Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-PCDS
Department: DISEASE SPECIFIC - 8775
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/5/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Summary
EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
Position Summary:
Develops, implements and participates in customer-related programs. This includes promoting the program in the community, serving as a specialist and resource person for hospital staff, and providing service within the program.
Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
Graduation from and accredited school of nursing and three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in the appropriate specialty area.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid License by State of Nevada to Practice as a Registered Nurse. Some positions may require Certification in a Specialty Area and/or Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP).
Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WHO DOCUMENT THE PREFERRED EXPERIENCE ON THEIR APPLICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Performance improvement principles and methods; specific area of clinical nursing or program focus; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations (JCAHO), State and Federal standards; community agencies with interests in relevant services; Nurse Practice Act; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage and use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age specific patient care practices.
Skill in:
Developing programs; nursing principles and practices; developing policies and procedures; applying grant writing and grant management techniques; applying needs assessment techniques; applying adult education practices; developing public relations; applying cost accounting methods; organizing and prioritizing among conflicting priorities; applying team building concepts; facilitating groups; performing statistical analysis; using computers and a variety of software applications; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01
I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history. Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered.
02
Are you a current UMC employee?
03
Do you bachelor's degree in Nursing?
04
Do you have a current Nevada License to practice as a Registered Nurse?
05
Do you have three (3) years of bedside clinical experience in the care of the stroke or cardiac or cardiothoracic surgery patient?
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate where you obtained the experience. If not, please write "N/A"
07
Do you possess a national certification by the Joint Commission and/or the American Heart/Stroke Association or the ACC (American College of Cardiology Accreditation Services and the American Heart Association?
08
Please describe your experience with data collection.
09
Please describe your o understanding and experience with TJC survey process.
10
Please describe your knowledge regarding current and updated practice guidelines related to cardiac patient care.
11
Please indicate all of the life support certifications you currently hold.
12
I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions alone will not qualify me for the position. I must back them up by stating clearly those qualifications relevant to experience, education level, and certifications when completing the application in order to be qualified.
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Location : Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-PCDS
Department: DISEASE SPECIFIC - 8775
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/5/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Summary
EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
Position Summary:
Develops, implements and participates in customer-related programs. This includes promoting the program in the community, serving as a specialist and resource person for hospital staff, and providing service within the program.
Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
Graduation from and accredited school of nursing and three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in the appropriate specialty area.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid License by State of Nevada to Practice as a Registered Nurse. Some positions may require Certification in a Specialty Area and/or Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol (NRP).
Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WHO DOCUMENT THE PREFERRED EXPERIENCE ON THEIR APPLICATIONS:
- BSN is required;
- Three Years of bedside clinical experience in the care of the stroke or cardiac or cardiothoracic surgery patients;
- Proficient in Microsoft programs, examples include but are not limited Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
- National certification related to stroke or cardiac may be required within 12 months of hire into the position;
- Must obtain a minimum of 10 additional CEUs each year related to stroke and cardiac;
- .Experience with data collection;
- Understanding and experience with TJC survey process;
- Knowledge regarding current and updated practice guidelines related to cardiac patient care;
- Ability to train and educate patients related to self-care and health management;
- Ability to train and educate healthcare team members related to program changes, updates and best practice development as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Performance improvement principles and methods; specific area of clinical nursing or program focus; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations (JCAHO), State and Federal standards; community agencies with interests in relevant services; Nurse Practice Act; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage and use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age specific patient care practices.
Skill in:
Developing programs; nursing principles and practices; developing policies and procedures; applying grant writing and grant management techniques; applying needs assessment techniques; applying adult education practices; developing public relations; applying cost accounting methods; organizing and prioritizing among conflicting priorities; applying team building concepts; facilitating groups; performing statistical analysis; using computers and a variety of software applications; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Strength and agility to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
- Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! https://www.nvpers.org/front
- Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
- Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
- Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
- Nevada has no State Income Tax
- No Social Security (FICA) Deduction
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01
I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history. Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current UMC employee?
- Yes
- No
- No, but I am a former UMC employee
03
Do you bachelor's degree in Nursing?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a current Nevada License to practice as a Registered Nurse?
- Yes
- No but in the process of transfer my RN license to the State of Nevada
- No
05
Do you have three (3) years of bedside clinical experience in the care of the stroke or cardiac or cardiothoracic surgery patient?
- Yes
- No
06
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate where you obtained the experience. If not, please write "N/A"
07
Do you possess a national certification by the Joint Commission and/or the American Heart/Stroke Association or the ACC (American College of Cardiology Accreditation Services and the American Heart Association?
- Yes
- No
08
Please describe your experience with data collection.
09
Please describe your o understanding and experience with TJC survey process.
10
Please describe your knowledge regarding current and updated practice guidelines related to cardiac patient care.
11
Please indicate all of the life support certifications you currently hold.
- AHA Healthcare Provider
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum
- Advanced Burn Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol
12
I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions alone will not qualify me for the position. I must back them up by stating clearly those qualifications relevant to experience, education level, and certifications when completing the application in order to be qualified.
- Yes, I understand and will include those qualifications relevant to experience, education level, and certifications when completing the application.
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