Registered Nurse Inpatient Medical Unit (Nights)

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Boys Town is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join its 14-bed Pediatric Medical/Surgical Inpatient Medical Unit. The unit cares for patients with acute medical diagnoses and postoperative patients, including those receiving general surgery, ENT, neurosurgery, craniofacial, and orthopedic care. The nurse provides leadership, coordinates patient care activities, supports nursing staff in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

In collaboration with the healthcare team, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess patients and families, develop and revise care and discharge plans, provide age- and developmentally appropriate care and education, document care, and communicate with other team members. The role also includes participating in in-services, patient care conferences, performance improvement activities, committee work, and preparation for The Joint Commission visits. The position is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., totaling 36 hours weekly, with rotating weekends and holidays. A $10,000 hiring bonus is offered.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• 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.
• Prior working knowledge of computer programs and electronic medical records.
• Ability to provide safe, quality direct patient care and patient/family education, and to assist providers in delivering advanced care.
• Ability to communicate concisely with patients, families, and staff, and collaborate with healthcare team members.
• 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 respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Complete admission physical, cognitive, spiritual, psychosocial, and functional assessments using the nursing process.
• Formulate, review, and revise patient plans of care on an ongoing basis.
• Plan and provide care appropriate to each patient's age and developmental level.
• Document patient care thoroughly, concisely, accurately, and promptly in accordance with hospital policy, and give reports to other healthcare team members.
• Assess patient and family understanding, response to care, and educational needs, and redirect care as needed.
• Assess discharge needs at admission and throughout the patient's stay; develop, review, and implement discharge plans with the healthcare team.
• 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 the committee and Inpatient Medical Unit staff.
• Provide patient care and education appropriate to the patient population served.
• Coordinate patient care activities, support nursing staff, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to promote safe, high-quality patient-centered care.

Benefits

• $10,000 hiring bonus.
• Reduced- to no-cost visits for employees and enrolled dependents receiving services from a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Low- to zero-dollar copays on certain maintenance drugs 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed