Pre-Admissions Nurse

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Boys Town National Research Hospital is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for a role supporting patients throughout their surgical journey. The nurse works across the Pre-Admission and Pre-Op/Phase II departments, providing preoperative preparation and postoperative recovery care. The position includes patient and family assessment, education, coordination with physicians and other members of the care team, and accurate documentation in Epic.

The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, with listed shift options of 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 7:00 AM–5:30 PM; days are to be determined. A $10,000 hiring bonus is offered. The role requires an active state RN license and BLS certification. ACLS and PALS certification are required within six months of hire or transfer. Prior surgical-setting experience is preferred.

Boys Town describes a culture of belonging and respect for employees’ individual strengths, views, and experiences. The organization’s benefits include reduced- or no-cost visits for certain services at Boys Town locations for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits, savings on certain prescription medications, no-cost mental health visits with an in-network provider, a 401(k) or Roth 401(k) match, tuition assistance, parenting resources, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with an associate degree, diploma, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Current state Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within six months of hire or transfer.
• PALS certification within six months of hire or transfer.
• Ability to provide patient and family education about upcoming surgical procedures and apply knowledge of patients across ages and developmental levels.
• Ability to contribute to nursing staff development and assist with orienting new staff.
• Ability to document thoroughly and concisely.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations, and independently manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to use a phone system, Microsoft Word, Outlook email, and Epic.
• Ability to maintain licensure and professional growth through participation in professional conferences.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in an acute hospital setting; pediatric experience is preferred.
• Experience in a preoperative or PACU setting.
• Experience scheduling surgery or working in an admissions department.
• Prior experience in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to complete preoperative physical, cognitive, spiritual, and psychosocial assessments of patients awaiting surgery.
• Contact patients and families after surgery scheduling is complete.
• Assess patients’ medical history and current health status, including their current medications.
• Document pertinent information in Epic and maintain appropriate nursing documentation in accordance with hospital OR policy.
• Ensure completion of preoperative testing, history and physical, preoperative orders, and patient education.
• Coordinate with primary physicians, surgeons, anesthesia, and the Surgery Center; obtain relevant reports and information from physician offices.
• Review clinical information and consult anesthesia and/or the surgeon about concerns regarding surgery appropriateness under anesthesia review criteria.
• Enter surgery orders in Epic based on physician orders and verify the procedure, site, side, and pre-admission orders.
• Educate patients about their surgery, including surgery time and preoperative instructions.
• Formulate, review, and revise plans of care; assess patient and family understanding, responses to care, and educational needs, redirecting care as needed.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental levels and to the patient population served.
• Communicate with the Surgery Scheduling department about newly scheduled surgeries.
• Participate in staff meetings and serve as a resource to Surgery Center staff.
• Maintain Joint Commission standards and assist with unit readiness for Joint Commission visits.
• Participate in departmental performance-improvement activities and share results with staff.
• Serve on hospital or system committees as assigned and maintain two-way communication between the committee and Surgery Center staff.
• Assist with staff development and the orientation of new staff members.

Benefits

• $10,000 hiring bonus.
• Reduced- to no-cost visits for employees and enrolled dependents for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location, subject to medical benefit enrollment.
• Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance medications 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
• Education Level: Associate degree