*Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital – LPN – Med Surg *

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose.Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed facility located in Elko, Nevada. We offer a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and more. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center. We believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

Where We Are:

Elko is the largest city of Elko County, Nevada. Located near the Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains, Elko is called the Swiss Alps of Nevada. Here you’ll find year-round access to recreation and more than 20 alpine lakes. The city’s economy is heavy with gold mining, ranching, tourism, and casinos. The entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada is located approx. six hours away. With us is where you want to be.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

· And much more…

Position Summary:Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is looking for a per diem, or as needed, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist in our Med Surg department. Patients range from geriatric to neonatal. Incumbent will predominately working various open 12-hours shifts. Scheduling will change based on the needs of the department.

Primary responsibilities include providing direct and individualized care to patients alongside the Registered Nurse to include but not limited to:

§ Administers medications or starts intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient’s charts.

§ Observes patients, charting, and reporting changes in conditions such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and takes necessary actions.

§ Answers patients calls and determines how to assist them.

§ Measures and records patient’s vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

§ Provides basic patient care or treatments such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.

§ Works as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plans, and modifies care, and implements interventions.

§ Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health care team members.

§ Assembles and uses equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.

§ Records food and fluid intake and output.**

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:Completion of an approved LPN program and successfully completion the NCLEX-PN.**

*License and Certifications: *Must have a current NV LPN License prior to hire. American Heart Association BLS (or CPR program) upon hire. IV Certification preferred.

*Experience: *A minimum of one (1) year working in an acute hospital setting preferred.

EEOC Statement:

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job: *Nursing

Organization: *Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Title: LPN - Med Surg, Per Diem

Location: Nevada-Elko

Requisition ID: 7439-2749