Beh. Health Registered Nurse

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

2d

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides nursing care to assigned youth, overseeing health and wellness and implementing daily nursing routines. The role includes medication administration, infection control, emergency care, assessment of mental and physical status, and communication with physicians and administrative staff about significant events. The nurse works collaboratively with the treatment team and follows the Psychoeducational Model (PEM) of treatment.

The nurse supports youth admissions, completes initial assessments, helps orient youth and families or legal guardians, documents care according to program and hospital guidelines, and maintains competency in special treatment procedures under psychiatrist guidance. The role also includes following personal-restraint policies in emergency safety situations, contributing to a safe and positive environment, supporting the Shift Supervisor with oversight, and providing patient care and education appropriate to the population served.

Boys Town describes a culture of belonging and care for children and families. The organization offers employees and eligible dependents reduced- or no-cost visits with Boys Town providers at Boys Town locations, lower-cost pharmacy benefits on certain maintenance drugs, no-cost mental health visits with an in-network provider, a retirement plan match, tuition assistance, parenting resources, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and current state Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Obtain required training in the Psychoeducational Model and a nationally recognized personal-restraint model during pre-service training.
• At least 20 years of age.
• Ability to resolve conflict in crisis situations and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate concisely orally and in writing and work effectively with diverse professional staff, coworkers, and consumers.
• Ability to understand and explain the mental health needs and potential medical interventions for youth of various ages.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions, including interruptions, inappropriate behavior, and potential verbal and physical threats from youth.
• Ability to help maintain a safe, positive environment for youth and coworkers.
• Ability to use computer programs for work, with familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and teaching skills, and willingness to be flexible in scheduling.

Nice To Haves

• Previous behavioral health nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily nursing care routines for assigned youth, including medication administration and maintaining inventories of medications and nursing supplies.
• Educate youth and their families about medications and health concerns.
• Monitor youth health and infection-control concerns; schedule and accompany youth to medical appointments when assigned; and assist with physician rounds alongside the treatment team.
• Provide medical and mental health emergency care, maintain youth safety, and inform the appropriate physician and administrative staff of significant events.
• Participate in admissions by completing initial mental and physical assessments, communicating immediate medical concerns to the supervising practitioner, and orienting youth and families or legal guardians as appropriate.
• Document medical orders, assessments, medication administration, youth education, and other health concerns according to program and hospital guidelines.
• Maintain competency in special treatment procedures under the psychiatrist’s guidance.
• Follow approved program and hospital policies for personal restraint during emergency safety situations.
• Work as a team member and implement and support the Psychoeducational Model, including receiving, implementing, and soliciting feedback in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and consumers; attend mandatory staff meetings and training; and pursue personal and professional development.
• Model appropriate life skills, including hygiene, grooming, dress, manners, and language.
• Assist the Shift Supervisor with supervisory and administrative oversight.
• Provide patient care and education appropriate to the patient population served.

Benefits

• Reduced- or no-cost visits for employees and eligible dependents receiving services from a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Pharmacy benefits with low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No-cost mental health visits with an in-network provider.
• Generous match on a 401(k) or Roth 401(k) account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from organization experts.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level