Registered Nurse-Inpatient Medical Unit-Nights

Position: Registered Nurse-Inpatient Medical Unit-Nights ($10,00.00 Hiring Bonus)
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.

Schedule:

7PM-7AM  3 x 12 hour shifts  36 hours/week  Rotating holidays and weekends    $10,000.00 Hiring Bonus##
** MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:*** ## 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.* ## 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.
* ## 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.* ## 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.
* ## 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.* ## 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.* ## Participates in/or prepares for in-services and patient care conferences.
* ## Maintains The Joint Commission standards on an ongoing basis and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for The Joint Commission visits.* ## Participates in department performance improvement activities.* ## Serves on hospital or system committees as assigned; maintains two-way communication between Inpatient Medical Unit staff and assigned committee.* ## Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.##

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** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:*** ## 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.* ## Ability to communicate concisely with patients, families and staff; collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care.* ## Ability to make nursing assessments and critically think.
* ## Possesses detailed knowledge of the use and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment and supplies.* ## Ability to complete patient documentation in a thorough, concise, accurate, and timely manner.* ## Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations.* ## Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.## ##
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* REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** ## A registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.* ## CPR (BLS) certification required.* ## ACLS certified within six months of transfer or hire required.* ## PALS certified within six months of transfer or hire required.* ## Prior working knowledge of using computer programs and electronic medical records required.## ##
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*** ## Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred,* ## Minimum of two years of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.* ## Pediatric experience preferred.
* Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
** At 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.
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