Job Summary
The staff nurse is responsible for executing the nursing process, which encompasses assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe and therapeutic care for patients within a hospital setting. This role is essential in delivering high-quality nursing care and ensuring patient safety throughout their hospital stay.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications as prescribed.
- Monitor and record vital signs regularly.
- Educate patients and their families about care plans and health management.
- Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care.
Qualifications
- Must possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing institution.
- Current Registered Nurse licenses for California and Nevada are required.
- Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are mandatory.
- Experience of 6 months to 1 year in a relevant nursing role is necessary.
Tahoe Forest Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
