Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Full Time - Nights

Best Care•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Acute Care position. This role focuses on providing exceptional care to patients and families, embodying a culture of 'The Meaning of Care'. The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment. The nurse will be accountable for delivering quality care tailored to the individualized needs of patients, floating to various high-acuity units including the Emergency Department, Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiac Telemetry, PCU Pulmonary Oncology, PCU Cardiac, Vascular, Thoracic, and ICU. Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of recent experience in a high-acuity unit; new graduates are not considered.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of recent experience in a high-acuity unit.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required by December 31, 2020 if hired after 2012 or five years from hire date for nurses hired after 2015.
For MFH: Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification training required by the completion of orientation.
For NMH Critical Care: NIH Stroke Scale training or proof of training required in the first 6 months of hire.
Minimum of 2 years of experience required in Intensive Care, Cardiac-Intensive Care, and/or Emergency Department.
Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is required.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Current Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) preferred.
Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.
Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, ensuring understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs, including data from the patient/significant other(s) as appropriate. Prioritize data collection according to patient's immediate needs and use assessment findings in discharge planning.
Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes, collaborating with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate. Provide teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner, following nursing protocols and standards of care.
Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome, monitoring outcomes and documenting patient response. Evaluate the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety, learning new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
Maintain professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, and interactions to achieve the organization's mission, communicating effectively to solve problems.
Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees, completing appropriate report forms for any risk.
Review, delegate and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.
Fiscally accountable and act professionally responsible for human and other resources, charging accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.