Registered Nurse - IMU

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

401(k) matching

No cost mental health visits

Job summary

Boys Town is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for our Inpatient Medical Unit in Omaha. The RN will provide care in a fast-paced pediatric setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Applicants should possess a valid nursing license, CPR, and ACLS certifications, and have a minimum of two years' experience in an acute hospital setting preferred. Benefits include tuition assistance and a generous 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a current state license.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certified within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Assess patient/family needs and develop care plans.

Skills

Clinical competence in patient care

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Multi-priority management

Education

Accredited nursing school graduate

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Inpatient Medical Unit. We are a fast paced 14 bed Pediatric Medical/Surgical unit that provides care for patients with acute medical diagnoses as well as Post Operative patients including General Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgery, Craniofacial and Orthopedics. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Schedule: 7:00 PM-7:30 AM, 3 x 12 hour shifts, 36 hours/week, Rotating holidays and weekends.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to complete the admission physical, cognitive, spiritual, psychosocial, and functional assessment.
• Formulates plan of care and reviews and revises plan on an ongoing basis. Able to plan and give care based on the patient's age and level of development.
• Assures appropriate information management and documentation using the nursing process in accordance with hospital documentation policy; gives report to other members of the health care team.
• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess patient/family understanding and response to care provided; and patient/family educational needs. The nurse redirects care as needed.
• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess patient/family discharge needs at admission, and throughout the patient stay.
• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse will develop, review, and implement the discharge plan at admission, and throughout the patient stay.
• Participates in or prepares for in-services and patient care conferences.
• Maintains The Joint Commission standards on an ongoing basis and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for The Joint Commission visits.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Serves on hospital or system committees as assigned; maintains two-way communication between Inpatient Medical Unit staff and assigned committee.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence in providing safe, quality direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of advanced care.
• Ability to communicate concisely with patients, families and staff; collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care.
• Ability to make nursing assessments and critically think.
• Possesses detailed knowledge of the use and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to complete patient documentation in a thorough, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.

Required Qualifications

• A registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS certified within six months of transfer or hire required.
• PALS certified within six months of transfer or hire required.
• Prior working knowledge of using computer programs and electronic medical records required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.
• Generous match on 401(k) or 401(k) Roth account.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Reduced to no‑cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Low to zero‑dollar co‑pays on certain maintenance drugs in pharmacy benefits.

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