Registered Nurse- Inpatient Medical Unit (Nights)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Inpatient Medical Unit. We are a fast paced 14 bed Pediatric Medical / Surgical unit that provides care for patients with acute medical diagnoses as well as Post Operative patients including General Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgery, Craniofacial and Orthopedics. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.\n\nSchedule : 7PM-7AM\n\n3 x 12 hour shifts\n\n36 hours / week\n\nRotating holidays and weekends\n\nMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES : \n

• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to complete the admission physical, cognitive, spiritual, psychosocial, and functional assessment.\n
• Formulates plan of care and reviews and revises plan on an ongoing basis. Able to plan and give care based on the patient's age and level of development.\n
• Assures appropriate information management and documentation using the nursing process in accordance with hospital documentation policy; gives report to other members of the health care team.\n
• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess patient / family understanding and response to care provided; and patient / family educational needs. The nurse redirects care as needed.\n
• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse uses the nursing process to assess patient / family discharge needs at admission, and throughout the patient stay.\n
• In collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse will develop, review, and implement the discharge plan at admission, and throughout the patient stay.\n
• Participates in / or prepares for in-services and patient care conferences.\n
• Maintains The Joint Commission standards on an ongoing basis and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for The Joint Commission visits.\n
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.\n
• Serves on hospital or system committees as assigned; maintains two-way communication between Inpatient Medical Unit staff and assigned committee.\n
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.\n\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : \n
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence in providing safe, quality direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of advanced care.\n
• Ability to communicate concisely with patients, families and staff; collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care.\n
• Ability to make nursing assessments and critically think.\n
• Possesses detailed knowledge of the use and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment and supplies.\n
• Ability to complete patient documentation in a thorough, concise, accurate, and timely manner.\n
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations.\n
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : \n
• A registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.\n
• CPR (BLS) certification required.\n
• ACLS certified within six months of transfer or hire required.\n
• PALS certified within six months of transfer or hire required.\n
• Prior working knowledge of using computer programs and electronic medical records required.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : \n
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred,\n
• Minimum of two years of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.\n
• Pediatric experience preferred.\n
• Other Duties : This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.\n
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT : \n
• Requires moving, lifting a minimum of 50 pounds of force occasionally (34-66%) and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects (0-33%); requires turning and positioning patients properly to avoid injury. Requires walking and standing most of the time while on duty. Possesses audible acuity necessary for taking blood pressures and maintaining patient safety. Possesses visual acuity necessary for reading charts, forms, communications, administering medications and patient assessments.\n\nCare and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.\n\nAt Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.\n\nAbout Boys Town : \n\nBoys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.\n\nOur employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.\n\nThis advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.