Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Nights

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Location:

Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St. Omaha, NE

Work Schedule:

7pm to 7am, 24 or 36 hours per week
- Every 3rd weekend requirement.

Join our dynamic 33-bed Medical Surgical unit at Methodist Hospital, where teamwork, support, and a strong sense of community create an exceptional work environment! Our diverse patient population includes surgical cases such as gastric bypass, colon resection, open appendectomy, open gallbladder, hernia repair, and splenectomy, as well as medical conditions including pancreatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, psychiatric disorders, detox/alcohol withdrawal, diabetes, and pneumonia.

We welcome both new graduates and experienced nurses who are eager to grow and make a difference. At Methodist Hospital, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values professional development, excellent patient care, and a culture of support. If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career with an organization that truly cares, we'd love to have you join us!

• A culture built on compassion, empathy, and excellence
• Comprehensive training and paid certifications to support your growth
• A collaborative, hands-on learning environment that empowers you to succeed
• Shift differentials for additional earning potential
• Free parking for your convenience
• Tuition assistance to help you advance your career

1. Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.

• Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.

2. Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs.

• Include data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
• Prioritize data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
• Use assessment findings in discharge planning.

3. Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. (Consultation and resources, nurses as teachers.)

• Collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
• Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.

4. Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care).

• Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
• Use current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.

5. Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.

• Monitor outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
• Evaluate the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
• Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
• Give a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR (situation, background, assessment and recommendation) content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
• Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and…