Beh. Health Registered Nurse

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides nursing care to assigned youth and oversees their health and wellness. The role includes implementing daily nursing routines, administering medications, managing infection control and emergencies, assessing mental and physical status, and keeping physicians and administrative staff informed of untoward events. The nurse works collaboratively with the treatment team and supports implementation of the Psychoeducational Model (PEM) of treatment.

The nurse also participates in admissions, documents medical orders and care, provides youth and family education, and performs special treatment procedures under psychiatrist guidance. The position may assist the Shift Supervisor with supervisory and administrative oversight and provides care and education suited to the patient population. Employees are expected to model appropriate conduct, participate in required meetings and training, maintain competencies, and follow program and hospital safety procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current state registered nurse license.
• Maintain current CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and demonstrate competency to criteria.
• Obtain training in the Psychoeducational Model (PEM) and a nationally recognized personal restraint model during pre-service training.
• Be at least 20 years of age.
• Ability to resolve conflict in crisis situations.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate concisely orally and in writing and work well with diverse professional staff, coworkers, and consumers.
• Ability to understand 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 constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and potential verbal and physical threats from youth.
• Ability to help maintain a safe and positive environment for youth and coworkers.
• Ability to use a variety of computer programs; familiarity with Windows and 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 families about medications and other health concerns.
• Oversee youth health, address infection control concerns, schedule medical appointments, accompany youth to appointments when assigned, and assist with physician rounds.
• Provide appropriate medical and mental health emergency care and keep the appropriate physician and administrative staff informed of untoward events.
• Participate in admissions by completing initial mental status and physical assessments, informing the supervising practitioner of immediate medical concerns, and orienting youth and families or legal guardians to the program as appropriate.
• Document medical orders, assessments, medication administration, youth education, and other health concerns according to approved guidelines.
• Maintain competency in special treatment procedures under the guidance of the psychiatrist and follow policies for youth physical intervention in emergency safety situations.
• Work as a team member and implement and support the Psychoeducational Model of treatment, including receiving, implementing, and soliciting feedback.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and consumers; attend mandatory meetings and training; and take responsibility for 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 according to the patient population served.

Benefits

• Reduced- or no-cost visits for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits when services are performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• 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 Boys Town experts.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time