Registered Nurse-Peds ICU (Nights)

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

2d

About The Position

Boys Town is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse for its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), a 24-hour direct patient care unit with six private patient rooms. The PICU serves patients from newborn to 19 years old, primarily for acute medical conditions such as respiratory distress or failure, sepsis, status asthmaticus, diabetic ketoacidosis, status epilepticus, and postoperative neurosurgical or other cases requiring intensive care. Care may involve invasive monitoring, surgical drains or chest tubes, invasive or non-invasive ventilatory support, tracheostomies with ventilator support, vasopressors, and continuous sedation. The position is part of a close-knit team focused on patients and their families.

The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, including every third weekend. A $10,000 hiring bonus is offered. The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, assesses and educates patients and families, develops and revises care and discharge plans, performs point-of-care testing, and communicates patient information during care transitions. The role requires safe, competent nursing practice, effective collaboration, critical thinking, and the ability to respond to emergencies and manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and current state Registered Nurse license.
• At least two years of critical care experience within the last five years.
• 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 healthcare team members.
• Ability to make nursing assessments and think critically.
• Detailed knowledge of the use and maintenance of a wide variety of critical care equipment and supplies.
• Ability to document patient care thoroughly, concisely, accurately, and promptly.
• 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.
• Pediatric critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to complete admission assessments covering physical, cognitive, spiritual, psychosocial, and functional needs.
• Develop and implement a plan of care, including goals, and review and revise it on an ongoing basis.
• Develop, review, and implement the discharge plan upon admission and throughout the patient’s stay.
• Provide nursing care according to patient needs or medical-provider direction and established policies and procedures.
• Perform point-of-care laboratory testing according to established policies and procedures.
• Assess patient and family understanding, response to care, and education needs, and redirect care as needed.
• Provide accurate, detailed hand-off communication about patient condition, care, treatment, medications, services, and recent or anticipated changes.
• Promote and advocate for the health, safety, and rights of patients.
• Comply with applicable state and federal requirements and Boys Town National Research Hospital policies and procedures.
• Provide patient care and education appropriate to the patient population served.

Benefits

• $10,000 hiring bonus.
• Reduced- to no-cost visits for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in medical benefits when services are provided by 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 401(k) or 401(k) Roth accounts.
• 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