Registered Nurse- Inpatient Medical Unit (Days)

Boys Town•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Boys Town is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join its fast-paced, 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 Orthopedics 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. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess patients and families, develop and revise care plans, deliver age- and developmentally appropriate care, document care, assess education and discharge needs, and plan for discharge. The role also includes participating in staff education, patient care conferences, performance improvement, committees, and readiness for The Joint Commission visits. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with holiday and weekend rotation. 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.
Clinical competence in safe, quality direct patient care and patient and family education.
Ability to communicate concisely with patients, families, and staff and collaborate with the health care team.
Ability to make nursing assessments and think critically.
Ability to use and maintain 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.
Minimum of two years of experience in an acute hospital setting.
Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

Complete admission physical, cognitive, spiritual, psychosocial, and functional assessments in collaboration with the health care team.
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 members of the health care team.
Assess patient and family understanding, response to care, and educational needs; redirect care as needed.
Assess patient and family discharge needs at admission and throughout the stay, and develop, review, and implement discharge plans.
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 hospital or system committees as assigned and maintain two-way communication between the unit staff and assigned committee.
Provide patient care and education appropriate to the patient population.
Support nursing staff and assist providers in delivering advanced care.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team to enhance patient care and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Benefits

$10,000 hiring bonus.
Reduced- or no-cost visits for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits for services performed 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 to 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.

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