ICU RN

Job Summary Position: Registered Nurse (ICU). Must have 2+ years of critical care experience. Location: Methodist Fremont Health Hospital, 450 E 23rd St., Fremont, NE. Work Schedule: (2) 12‑hour shifts from 7 pm to 7 am. Part‑time hours with full‑time benefit package. Incentives Sign‑on bonus: $16,000 (portion after six months, one year, two year and three years) Tuition reimbursement: $10,000 (paid out over four years) Shift differentials & other financial incentives Tuition assistance Academic sponsorship with Methodist College Free parking Responsibilities Provides accurate assessment of patient/family to identify health conditions. Performs patient care assessments and reassessments based on condition and policy. Utilizes the nursing process when providing assessment for all patients. Assesses and reassesses pain and applies pain management techniques. Documents all assessments and reassessments accurately, legibly, and timely. Formulates nursing diagnosis and develops goals. Creates and revises care plans based on assessment data. Assesses discharge needs and formulates discharge plans. Implements nursing treatments and manages nursing practices. Performs direct patient care using professional nursing skills and judgment. Instructs patients and families on health care practices. Administers medications correctly based on patient age and condition. Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies. Evaluates and adjusts care plans to promote patient outcomes. Monitors effectiveness of learning and discharge teaching activities. Coordinates multidisciplinary patient care. Communicates patient care information clearly. Assists physicians with procedures and rounds. Delegates tasks appropriately and evaluates outcomes. Consults with coworkers and other departments for interdisciplinary care. Complies with safety policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, JCAHO, CLIA). Completes annual safety training and departmental in‑services. For home health: implements Medicare requirements for eligibility, documentation, and compliance. Plans and delivers care based on comprehensive assessment throughout admission to discharge. Documents care within regulatory timeframes and supports quality metrics. Uses Oasis assessment data to plan and monitor patient care. Coordinates continuity of care for home health patients. Participates in the hospice interdisciplinary team for hospice patients. Education Graduate of an accredited Diploma/College of Nursing with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). BSN preferred. License / Certifications Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at hire, required within 3 months. Preferred: 4th LDRP/Peds Electronic Fetal Monitoring Certificate (C.EFM) of added qualification from NCC within 1 year. Preferred: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Experience Two to five years of previous inpatient nursing experience preferred. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge of computer resources. Proficiency in nursing practice. Self‑directed and independent. Excellent communication with diverse disciplines. Physical Requirements Weight Demands : Medium work – exert up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity : Occasionally (1%-33%): Climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting. Frequently (34%-66%): Balancing, carrying, crouching, distinguishing colors, keyboarding/typing, lifting, pulling/pushing, repetitive motions, stooping/bending, twisting. Constantly (67%-100%): Grasping, hearing, reaching, seeing, speaking/talking, standing, walking. Job Hazards Not related: electrical shock/static. Rare (1-33%): radiation (alpha, beta, gamma, etc.), non‑ionizing radiation (UV, visible light, infrared, microwaves). Occasionally (34-66%): physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps), equipment/machinery/tools, explosives (pressurized gas), hazardous drugs. Frequent (67-100%): chemical agents (toxic, corrosive, flammable, latex), biological agents (airborne and bloodborne viruses), mechanical moving parts/vibrations. Equality & Diversity Statement Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr