Acute RN Full-time (Night-Shift)

Gothenburg-Memorial-Hospital; Gothenburg (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, Nebraska is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess and prioritize patient care, delegate responsibilities, and coordinate treatment with the health care team. The RN will document information and ensure clinical competency while exercising professional judgment.

The role requires state RN licensure, BLS, and certifications such as ACLS/NRP/PALS with additional training like ALSO/TNCC within six months of hire; NIH Stroke Scale preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Nebraska.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.
• ALSO and TNCC training within 6 months of hire.
• NIH Stoke Scale certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document assessment of patient medical status upon admission and throughout course of treatment.
• Maintain quality of care for patients of Gothenburg Health.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Provide emergency and outpatient care including accompanying a patient to another facility.
• Assess continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities to maintain clinical currency.
• Performs bedside reports on patients at shift change; this includes any handoff of patient care.

Job description

Position Summary

A registered Professional Nurse is responsible for identifying patient needs and prioritizing care through assessment, planning, and appropriately delegating care. When care is not provided directly by the Registered Nurse, the RN assigns/delegates care to the other qualified members of the health care team. The RN coordinates care between other professional disciplines as needed. Through documentation and verbal communication, essential information is shared with health care team members. This position is expected to demonstrate competency in clinical skills necessary for implementing ordered nursing care. The Registered Nurse is expected to exercise informed judgment and use individual competence and qualifications to prioritize patient needs, seek consultation, and perform duties to accomplish expected outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct and document assessment of patient medical status upon admission and throughout course of treatment.
• Maintain quality of care for patients of Gothenburg Health.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Provide emergency and outpatient care including accompanying a patient to another facility.
• Assess continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities to maintain clinical currency.
• Performs bedside reports on patients at shift change; this includes any handoff of patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Nebraska.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.
• ALSO and TNCC training within 6 months of hire.
• NIH Stoke Scale certification preferred.

About Gothenburg Health

Gothenburg Health is a critical access hospital and clinics located in Gothenburg, Nebraska. This is an opportunity to join an innovative and positive work culture with a growing healthcare provider with unparalleled passion. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package that includes vacation and sick leave, extended illness, health insurance, paid life insurance, paid long term disability, and a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer match.