Advanced Practice RN /PA- Inpatient - Hourly (PRN)

Provides medical and procedural services for patients in the inpatient unit in collaboration with the attending physician/hospitalist. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Practices health promotion, health supervision, illness prevention and diagnosis, treatment, and management of common health problems and acute and chronic conditions including assessing patients, ordering diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, synthesizing and analyzing data, and applying advanced nursing principles. May perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in collaboration with the attending physician. Complies with all Nebraska statutes and regulations related to nurse practitioners. Assists with research projects, as needed. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds. Works collaboratively with nursing staff, respiratory therapy staff, other departments to promote quality and safe patient care. Provides input to policy/procedure development. Participates in performance improvement activities. Promotes professionalism within the healthcare team, other departments, families and patients. Promotes a culture of safety and a non-punitive environment. Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrate competence in providing direct patient care and patient and family education. Communicate with patients, families and staff, and collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care. Make assessments and problem solve. Keep complete accurate records of all events and results of patient encounters in a timely manner. Be a strong patient advocate. Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: APRN Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Licensed as an APRN‑Nurse Practitioner in the State of Nebraska prior to start date required. Current BLS certification required. PALS certification required. ACLS certification required. Prior working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pediatric critical care setting preferred. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: PA Bachelor’s of Science degree and graduate of an AMA approved Physician’s Assistant program required. Current Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Nebraska upon start required. Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required. Prior working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of two years of experience in a pediatric acute care setting preferred. Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT Requires moving, lifting a minimum of 50 pounds of force occasionally (34-66%) and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects (0-33%). Requires turning and positioning patients properly to avoid injury. Requires walking and standing most of the time while on duty. Possesses audible acuity necessary for taking blood pressures and maintaining patient safety. Possesses visual acuity necessary for reading charts, forms, communications, administering medications and patient assessments. RN is subject to inside conditions, such as in a typical office or administrative work. 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. About Boys Town Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town’s mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in‑network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on our 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability‑related accommodation in the application process, contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr