Registered Nurse - Acute Care for Elders - 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.

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Hospital Address: 8303 Dodge St. Omaha, NE Work Schedule: Nights 7pm to 7am, 24 or 36 hours per week Join the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit at Methodist Hospital, a 32-bed unit dedicated to providing Age-Friendly care to patients 65+ years old with a variety of medical conditions, including dehydration, cellulitis, UTIs, altered mental status, hospice care, pain management, suicidal ideation, alcohol withdrawal, dementia, delirium, diabetes, GI bleeds, COPD, and pneumonia. We're looking for compassionate, team-oriented nurses with a willingness to learn. Here, you'll be surrounded by a supportive team ready to guide, teach, and help you grow in your nursing career. Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults.

What Sets Methodist Apart?

A culture rooted in compassion, empathy, and excellence Extensive training and paid certifications to support your professional growth A collaborative and hands-on learning environment where you're empowered to succeed Free parking Tuition assistance to help advance your career

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

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.
2. Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs.
3. Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
4. Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
5. Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
6. Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
7. Maintain a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
8. Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees.
9. Review, delegate and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.
10. Fiscally accountable.

Job Description

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college of nursing required OR obtained within 5 years from date of hire for nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• For MFH Surgery Main: Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• For NMH Oncology: Electrocardiogram (EKG) course required.
• For NMH Medical Observation & Ortho Neuro: NIH Stroke Scale training or proof of training required in the first 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.

Experience:

• If the specialty is not listed, no prior experience is required:
• Experience required:
• MJE Radiation Oncology: 3 to 5 years hospital or office experience with emphasis in oncology or med/surg nursing.
• NMH Palliative Care: Minimum 2 years related experience in RN role.
• NMH IV Team: 3 to 6 months on-the-job training in order to learn proper techniques and special equipment:
• NMH Surgery Main: 2 years of OR experience for weekend positions.
• Experience preferred:
• MFH Surgery Main: 2 to 5 years previous inpatient nursing experience and previous surgical experience.
• MJE Surgery Main: Previous surgical experience.
• MJE Behavioral Health Psych IP: 1 year hospital experience.
• NMH IV Team: Venipuncture experience.

License/Certifications:

• Required:
• Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred:
• Certification(s) in area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility.
• NMH & MWH & MFH Surgery Main: Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• NMH & MWH & MJE: American Heart Association Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS).
• Rehabilitation: Certified Rehabilitation RN (CRRN) and Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO.BC)
• NMH Oncology: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands:

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity:

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
• Balancing
• Carrying
• Crouching
• Distinguish colors
• Keyboarding/typing
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive Motions
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
• Grasping
• Hearing
• Reaching
• Seeing/Visual
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Walking

Job Hazards:

• Not Related:
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Rare (1-33%):
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
• Frequent (67%-