Advanced Practice RN - Pediatric Surgery Clinic- Part Time

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost physician visits

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Professional development

Free physician visits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE seeks a Pediatric Advanced Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient care for surgical patients. The role emphasizes direct patient care, education for families, and collaboration with the medical team.

Part-time position (20 hours/week) with Monday/Thursday/Friday mornings and varied Tuesday/Wednesday shifts. Requires NP licensure in Nebraska, ACCNP, Master's in Nursing, BLS, and PALS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing required with clinical experience.
• Nebraska APRN license with ACCNP certification required.
• BLS certification current.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience in healthcare setting.
• APN practice with ability to cover rotating weekends/holidays.
• Proficient with electronic medical records and PC use.

Responsibilities

• Promotes health and prevents illness while diagnosing and managing common conditions.
• Coordinates pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care with teams.
• Educates patients and families; documents care thoroughly.
• Participates in rounds and facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Supports quality and safety initiatives and research activities.

Skills

Patient care

Autonomous practice

Clinical assessment

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Nursing

Nebraska APRN license

ACCNP certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

PC literacy

Job description

Provides medical care for pediatric general surgery patients across their continuum of care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Schedule:

Part-Time 20 hours/week
Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 8a-12p
Tuesday: 1p-5p
Wednesday: 1p-5p (weeks 1 & 2), 8a-12p (weeks 3 & 5)

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

Practices health promotion, health supervision, illness prevention and diagnosis, treatment, and management of common health problems and acute and chronic conditions including assessing patients ordering diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, synthesizing and analyzing data, and analyzing advanced nursing principles. May perform and/or assist with other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as trained within scope of practice and/or in collaboration with the attending physician. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds. Coordinates patient care with other ancillary needed services inpatient and outpatient. Coordinates operative care to provide: necessary pre-operative work-up, clearance, and admissions as needed; preoperative orders, history and physicals, post-operative care, orders, consults; intra-operative assistance and coordination of needed equipment and medications. Identifies patient barriers to care and proactively develops plans to mitigate these factors. Works to improve care through process improvement. Works collaboratively with nursing staff, respiratory therapy staff, and other departments to promote quality and safe patient care. Promotes professionalism within the pediatric care team, other departments, families and patients. Supports team and patient care through thorough documentation and preparation. Promotes a culture of safety and a non-punitive environment. Attends appropriate committee meetings and educational functions of BTNRH, as required. Assists with identification of subjects for research projects. Assists with training of all learners, as needed. Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to demonstrate competence in providing direct patient care and patient and family education. Ability to communicate with patients, families and staff, and collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care. Ability to make assessments and problem solve. Ability to work autonomously while recognizing when to consult with other members of the health care team. Ability to keep complete records of all events and results of patient encounters in a timely manner. Ability to be a strong patient advocate.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a health care setting required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing with previous clinical experience in a health care setting required.
• Minimum 1 year of APNR experience required.
• Licensed as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska, Acute Care Certified (ACCNP) required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• PALS certification within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
• Working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical record required.
• Ability to cover weekends and holidays based on a rotating schedule required.

Other Duties:

This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Physical Requirements, Equipment Usage, Work Environment:

Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up. Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in‑network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Disability Accommodation:

To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

Additional Perks:

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in‑network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.
• Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.