Registered Nurse - Critical Care - Full Time - Nights

CO310 Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials & other financials

Tuition assistance

Academic sponsorship with Methodist Co

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System's Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA seeks an experienced RN for night shifts (7pm–7am) with every third weekend. Requires 2+ years critical care experience, BSN preferred, and an active RN license. BLS within 3 months; ACLS and NCC certification within 1 year is preferred.

NIH Stroke Scale training required at hire or within 6 months. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, skilled assessment, and collaboration with physicians and

Qualifications

• RN license active in good standing.
• BLS required within 3 months of hire; ACLS within 1 year; NCC certification within 1 year preferred.
• NIH Stroke Scale training within hire or 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate nursing care and supports patient comfort per care plan.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and discharge planning.
• Implements and evaluates care plans; ensures SBAR communication at shift change.
• Maintains safe medication administration and uses infection control practices.
• Assists in performance improvement activities and risk reduction.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Registered Nurse (RN) License

BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

ACLS

PALS (preferred)

NIH Stroke Scale training

Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquering a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued!

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Address: 933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA Work Schedule: 7pm to 7am w/Every Third Weekend (36 hours) *2 yrs.+ critical care experience required. Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient. Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:

• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

Responsibilities: Essential Job Functions

1. Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria. Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs and culture.
2. Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs. Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate. Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs. Uses assessment findings in discharge planning.
3. Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate. Provides teaching specific to the patient's health care problem. Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.
4. Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner. Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit. Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature. Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
5. Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome. Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions. Evaluates the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions. Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal. Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care. Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
6. Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy). Able to competently perform technical skills independently. Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame. Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals. Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies. Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy. Maintains competence in area of experience.
7. Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission. Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization. Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
8. Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees (e.g., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns). Completes appropriate report form for any risk (e.g., incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request). Works within the scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act. Observe appropriate precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta from patients who have received hazardous medications. Follows infection control guidelines and practices.
9. Reviews, delegates and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice. Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome). Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill). Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete). Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points). Schedule: 7pm to 7am w/Every Third Weekend (36 hours)

Job Description:

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. NIH Stroke Scale training required at hire or within 6 months of hire. Successful completion of Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course. Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements

Experience

No experience necessary

License/Certifications

Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire. Preferred: core certification related to area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility. Maintain American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). ACLS certification required within one year of employment. American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments. Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Climbing Crawling Kneeling Sitting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Balancing Carrying Crouching Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Motions Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/Visual Speaking/talking Standing Walking

Job Hazards

Not Related: Electrical Shock/Static Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1-33%): Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only Occasionally (34%-66%): Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Equipment/Machinery/Tools Explosives (pressurized gas) Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required) Frequent (67%-100%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Afffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquering a personal health challenge. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.