Registered Nurse-RTC

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boys Town National Research Hospital Provides nursing care to assigned youth by overseeing youth health and wellness, implementing daily nursing care routines including administration of medications, infection control management, management of emergency care for youth, assessing mental and physical status of youth, and keeping the appropriate physician and administrative staff apprised of all untoward events. Works collaboratively with all members of the treatment team and adheres to the implementation of the Psychoeducational Model (PEM) of treatment. Job Description ACCEPTING 2025 GRADUATE APPLICATIONS!!!! Accepting ASN and BSN applications! $10,000 Hiring Bonus! Full & Part Time Evenings shifts available. Full Time Evening Shift: 2:30 PM to 11 PM, requires every other weekend Part Time Evenings Shifts - every other weekend Full & Part Time Overnight Shifts available. Friday through Sunday 10 PM to 8:30 AM (30 hours per week) Full Time; 10 PM to 8:30 AM- 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.
• PEM training within six months of transfer or hire required.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Demonstrate to criteria while maintaining current in CPR, PEM and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training required.
• Minimum 20 years of age required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Behavioral Health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements daily nursing care routines for youth assigned including the administration of medication, maintaining inventories of medication and nursing care items as needed, providing education about medications and other health concerns to youth and their families.
• Oversees the general health of youth assigned by being cognizant of infection control concerns, scheduling medical appointments for youth as necessary and accompanying them to these appointments when assigned, and assists with physician rounds in collaboration with other treatment team members.
• Provides appropriate medical and/or mental health emergency care to youth maintaining the health and safety of all youth assigned and keeping the appropriate physician and administrative staff apprised of all untoward events.
• Participates in the admission process completing an initial mental status and physical assessment, informing the supervising practitioner at the time of admission of any immediate medical concerns, and orienting youth and family/legal guardian to the program as appropriate.
• Follows approved program and hospital guidelines for documentation of medical orders, physical and mental assessment, medication administration, youth education, and other youth health concerns.
• Demonstrates continued competencies in performing special treatment procedures under the guidance of the psychiatrist.
• Complies with applicable policies and procedures for a youth physical intervention (personal restraint) in the event of emergency safety situations.
• Displays professionalism through willingness to act as a team member, consistently implementing and supporting the Psychoeducational Model of treatment including the ability to receive, implement and solicit feedback from others in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and consumers while taking responsibility for personal and professional development through attendance at mandatory staff meetings and training sessions.
• Models appropriate life skills behaviors including hygiene, grooming, dress, manners, and language.
• Assists the Shift Managers in providing supervisory/administrative oversight.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree