Registered Nurse - Critical Care - Full Time - Nights

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Council Bluffs, IA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for critical care at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The nurse is accountable for delivering quality care to patients and families according to each patient's individualized needs. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every third weekend, for 36 hours. The posting states that two or more years of critical care experience are required. The nurse assesses patients, develops and implements individualized plans of care, administers medications, evaluates outcomes, teaches patients, and coordinates care with physicians and other clinical disciplines. The role also involves performing technical skills safely and independently, communicating changes in condition, supporting discharge planning, delegating and evaluating work within applicable standards, and contributing to risk prevention and performance improvement. A graduate of an accredited nursing school is required; a BSN is preferred. NIH Stroke Scale training is required at hire or within six months, and completion of a telemetry cardiac rhythm course is required. A current RN license, compact multistate license, or temporary permit is required. BLS is strongly preferred at hire and required within three months. ACLS must be maintained and is required within one year of employment. PALS and specialty certification are preferred. The employer notes that shift differentials and other financial incentives, tuition assistance, academic sponsorship with Methodist College, and free parking may be available.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Two or more years of critical care experience, as stated in the job summary.
NIH Stroke Scale training at hire or within six months of hire.
Successful completion of a telemetry cardiac rhythm course.
Current valid RN license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within three months of hire.
Maintain American Heart Association ACLS certification; ACLS is required within one year of employment.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills needed for department and hospital information systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross at the time of hire.
Core certification related to the specialty from the National Certification Corporation within one year of eligibility.
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide age- and population-specific care and individualized customer service based on patient needs and culture.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments, prioritize data collection, and use findings in care and discharge planning.
Develop, review, revise, and individualize plans of care; collaborate with physicians and other clinical disciplines; and teach patients about their health care problems.
Implement safe, appropriate interventions consistent with the plan of care, unit protocols, standards of care, and current nursing knowledge; administer medications safely.
Evaluate and document patient responses and outcomes, monitor patient and family ability to manage care after dismissal, and provide a complete change-of-shift report, including SBAR information.
Perform technical skills independently and safely, learn new skills and equipment, follow equipment and supply procedures, and maintain competence in the area of experience.
Maintain professional behavior and participate in meetings, committees, and performance improvement activities as needed.
Identify and address risks to patients, families, or employees; complete appropriate reports; work within the Nurse Practice Act; and follow hazardous-medication and infection-control precautions.
Review, delegate, and evaluate plans for appropriate staff utilization in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and professional practice standards.