Registered Nurse - Nights

ApplicantPool; Tecumseh (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire-on bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh, NE seeks an experienced RN for night shift to deliver patient-centered care on the Nursing unit, including assessment, planning, and collaboration with physicians and staff.

The RN role includes supervising LPNs, documenting care, educating patients and families, and supporting smooth transitions of care, with a 36-hour work week and every third weekend.

Qualifications

• Nebraska RN license or compact state license.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS and TNCC preferred but can be obtained after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and conducts nursing assessment and reassessment per hospital policies.
• Documents care and patient responses thoroughly in medical record.
• Provides patient and family education tailored to learning needs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet patient care goals.
• Supervises LPNs and support staff in delivering patient care.
• Facilitates patient transitions to the next level of care.
• Maintains professional boundaries and participates in ongoing learning.

Job description

Job Title: RN - Nights

Location: Johnson County Hospital, Tecumseh, NE

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Director of Nursing

Bonus: $7,000 Hire-On Bonus offered-eligibility and payout conditions apply.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patient's priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and or delegating care and evaluating patient's responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. The RN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including communication, documentation, precepting and or resourcing of others. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.

Work Schedule:

Working hours are 12-hour shifts from 6:45 pm to 7:15 am, 36 hours per week and every third weekend.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient's presenting problems/needs in accordance with Johnson County Hospital (JCH) policies and procedures.
• Combines pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.
• Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.
• Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions as ordered by provider.
• Assists provider with procedures as needed.
• Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient care according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
• Evaluates the patient's response to and effectiveness of interventions and progress toward established outcomes.
• Includes family and or significant others in the care of the patient as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation in the patient's record.
• Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitates patient's transition to the next level of care as appropriate.
• Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.
• Wear a uniform that is clean and neat. Must observe good personal hygiene.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
• Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) and Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) are preferred but can be obtained after hiring.

Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Paid time off
• Sick pay

Why Join Us?

At Johnson County Hospital, we value our team and foster a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.