Registered Nurse - Mother Baby - Nights

Best Care•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a compassionate Mother Baby Registered Nurse for the night-shift team at Methodist Women's Hospital in Elkhorn, Nebraska. The nurse provides specialized, family-centered care to postpartum mothers and newborns, supporting parents’ active participation in newborn care. Applicants must have at least one year of RN experience; new graduate RNs are not accepted. The nurse assesses patients, develops and individualizes plans of care, implements and evaluates interventions, provides patient and family education, and coordinates with providers and other clinical disciplines. The role includes performing nursing skills safely and independently, documenting and communicating patient status, delegating and evaluating work within applicable standards, addressing risks, and using hospital resources responsibly. The schedule is 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. in 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays. The position requires a nursing degree from an accredited program, an active RN license or qualifying permit, and required certifications. The work has medium physical demands, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force, and involves patient-care, equipment, chemical, and biological hazards.

Requirements

At least one year of RN experience; new graduate RNs are not accepted.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college of nursing, or obtain one within five years of hire if hired with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within three months of hire; it is strongly preferred at hire.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Mother Baby nurses must obtain NRP within three months of hire.
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 required for department and hospital information systems.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

Mother Baby hospital-based experience; the posting identifies a minimum of one year as preferred in its experience section.
Specialty certification from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) within one year of eligibility.
Low Risk Neonatal Nursing (RNC.LRN) certification.
Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC.MNN) certification.
Current BLS certification at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate, individualized patient care and customer service.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments, prioritize data collection, include patient or significant-other input as appropriate, and use findings in discharge planning.
Develop, review, revise, and individualize plans of care; collaborate with providers and clinical disciplines; and teach patients about their health care needs.
Implement safe interventions consistent with the care plan, unit protocols, nursing standards, and current research-informed practice.
Evaluate and document patient responses to care, monitor outcomes and care-management capabilities, and provide complete change-of-shift reports, including SBAR information.
Perform technical skills competently and independently; learn new skills and equipment; and use, return, clean, or dispose of equipment and supplies safely and according to policy.
Communicate professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and other health professionals; maintain competence and a clean, stocked work environment; and participate in meetings or committees as needed.
Initiate action to prevent or minimize risks, complete applicable reports, communicate unresolved issues, work within the State Nurse Practice Act, and use required precautions for hazardous medications and related excreta.
Review, delegate, and evaluate staff assignments in accordance with scope of practice and professional standards.
Use human and other resources responsibly and charge accurately for supplies and equipment.