Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay - Days

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: Days 7am to 7pm - 36 Hours per week Join our 33-bed Surgical Short Stay Unit (5S) at Methodist Hospital, where teamwork, collaboration, and a supportive culture create an exceptional work environment. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced RN, this unit offers a dynamic setting to build and enhance your surgical nursing skills. We care for surgical observation patients with an estimated length of stay under 72 hours, including vertebroplasty, minimally invasive rotator cuff repairs, hysterectomy, mastectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, appendectomy, TURPs, prostatectomy, lymph node biopsy, pacemaker insertions, negative heart caths, Watchman procedures, and minimally invasive head and neck procedures. Enjoy self-scheduling with every 4th weekend and rotating holidays, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. If you're looking for a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong support and growth opportunities, this is the place for you! What Makes Methodist Stand Out? - 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

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. (Consultation and resources, nurses as teachers.) 4. Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care). 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 (autonomy). 7. Maintain a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission. (Quality Improvement, Image of Nursing, Interdisciplinary Relationships, Professional Development, community and the healthcare organization.) 8. Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees (e.g., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns). (Quality of Care) 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 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).

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, Stooped/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) Frequently (67%-100%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex) Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

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.