Registered Nurse- Inpatient Medical Unit (Days)

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

3d

About The Position

Boys Town is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join its 14-bed pediatric Inpatient Medical Unit. The fast-paced unit provides care for patients with acute medical diagnoses and postoperative needs, including General Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgery, Craniofacial, and Orthopedics. The nurse provides leadership, coordinates patient care activities, supports nursing staff in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

The position is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts, from 7 AM to 7 PM, with holiday and weekend rotation. A $10,000 hiring bonus is offered.

Boys Town describes care and respect for others as central to its work and emphasizes a culture of belonging that respects employees’ individual strengths, views, and experiences. The organization has served children and families since 1917 and expanded into health care and research with the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current state registered nurse license.
• 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 the health care team.
• 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 complete patient documentation 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.
• At least two years of experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process with the health care team to complete admission physical, cognitive, spiritual, psychosocial, and functional assessments.
• Formulate, review, and revise plans of care on an ongoing basis, providing care appropriate to the patient’s age and developmental level.
• Manage patient information and documentation according to hospital policy, and give reports to other members of the health care team.
• Assess patient and family understanding of and responses to care, identify educational needs, and redirect care as needed.
• Assess patient and family discharge needs from admission throughout the patient’s stay.
• Develop, review, and implement the discharge plan from admission throughout the patient’s stay in collaboration with the health care team.
• Participate in or prepare for in-services and patient care conferences.
• Maintain The Joint Commission standards and assist the unit in preparing 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 committee and Inpatient Medical Unit staff.
• Provide patient care and education appropriate to the population served.

Benefits

• $10,000 hiring bonus.
• Reduced- to no-cost visits for employees and eligible 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 with an in-network provider.
• Generous match on a 401(k) or 401(k) Roth account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from Boys Town experts.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed