Pre-Op/Phase II RN (PT) $5,000.00 Hiring Bonus

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Pre-Op/Phase II RN uses a systematic nursing process—including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide continuing health care and education to individuals and families. The nurse works with the health care team to assess patients awaiting surgery, develop and revise plans of care, document care, educate patients and families, and support safe, high-quality patient care. The position is scheduled Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM. A $5,000 hiring bonus is offered.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current state registered nurse license.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification within six months of transfer or hire.
• PALS certification within six months of transfer or hire.
• Prior working knowledge of computer programs and electronic medical records.
• Ability to provide safe, quality direct patient care and patient and family education, and to assist providers in delivering advanced care.
• Ability to communicate concisely with patients, families, and staff, and collaborate with the health care team.
• Ability to make nursing assessments and think critically.
• Detailed knowledge of the use and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to complete patient documentation thoroughly, concisely, accurately, and on time.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Provide on-call support, continuously or rotationally.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• At least two years of experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-operative physical, cognitive, spiritual, and psychosocial assessments in collaboration with the health care team.
• Formulate, review, and revise plans of care, taking into account the patient's age and developmental level.
• Manage information and document care according to the nursing process and hospital OR policy; report to other health care team members.
• Supervise LPNs in direct patient care and sign off on their medical-record charting.
• Assess patient and family understanding, responses to care, and educational needs; redirect care as needed.
• Participate in or prepare for in-services and patient care conferences.
• Maintain The Joint Commission standards and assist with unit readiness for Joint Commission visits.
• Participate in department performance-improvement activities.
• Serve on assigned hospital or system committees and maintain two-way communication between Surgery Center staff and the assigned committee.
• Provide patient care and education appropriate to the patient population served.

Benefits

• $5,000 hiring bonus.
• Reduced- or no-cost visits for employees and enrolled dependents for services provided by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits for employees and enrolled dependents.
• No-cost mental health visits with an in-network provider.
• Generous match on a 401(k) or 401(k) Roth account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from Boys Town experts.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed