Registered Nurse Inpatient Medical Unit (Nights)

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $10,000

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our 14-bed Pediatric Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit. The RN leads care coordination, supports nursing staff, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Schedule: 7 PM–7 AM, 3 x 12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week with rotating holidays and weekends.

Hiring bonus: $10,000. Candidates must hold an RN license, CPR/BLS, ACLS and PALS within six months; EMR experience; strong

Qualifications

• Must be a RN with current state license.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS certified within six months of transfer or hire.
• PALS certified within six months of transfer or hire.
• Prior working knowledge of using computer programs and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing care using the nursing process for admissions, assessments, and care planning.
• Plan and revise patient care based on age and development.
• Document thoroughly per hospital policy and report to health care team.
• Assess patient/family education needs and discharge planning throughout stay.
• Participate in discharge planning and care conferences.
• Support readiness for Joint Commission inspections and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Communicate with the Inpatient Medical Unit team and committees.
• Provide patient care and education tailored to pediatric patients.

Skills

CPR (BLS) certification

ACLS certification within six months

PALS certification within six months

RN license

EMR/electronic medical records

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (RN)

RN license (state)

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Tools

None

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. In this role, you will provide leadership, coordinate patient care activities and support nursing staff in providing high-quality patient-centered care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

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

Hiring Bonus: $10,000.00

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.

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 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 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.