Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU

GENERAL SUMMARY

$15,000.00 Hiring Bonus

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your nursing expertise to work at Boys Town? (#1 best employer by Forbes) We are seeking an experienced RN-Peds ICU to join our incredible team. In this role, you will utilize a systematic approach to nursing practice, incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides health care and education to individuals and families to help them achieve their optimal level of health. To be successful, we are looking for solid experience working in critical care, neonatal, ICU/PICU and have flexibility and solid communications skills.

Schedule: Nights 7:00 PM-7:30 AM/3x12 Hour Shifts/Every third weekend/ Holiday rotation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Utilizes the nursing process to complete the admission physical, cognitive, spiritual, psychosocial, and functional patient assessment.
• Develops and implements a plan of care (including goals) that is reviewed and revised on an ongoing basis.
• Develops, reviews, and implements the discharge plan upon admission, and throughout the patient stay.
• Implements nursing care activities according to patient needs or as directed by the medical provider in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs point-of-care lab testing as per established policies and procedures.
• Assesses patient/family understanding, response to care provided and patient/family education needs, and redirects care as needed.
• Reports accurate, detailed hand-off communication regarding the patient's condition, care, treatment, medications, services, and any recent or anticipated changes to any of these when patient care is transferred from one healthcare team or team member to another.
• Promotes, advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and BTNRH policies and procedures.
• 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 to meet the needs of the organization.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical competence in providing safe, quality direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of advanced care.
  • Ability to communicate concisely with patients, families, and staff; collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care.
  • Ability to make nursing assessments and critically think.
  • Possesses detailed knowledge of the use and maintenance of a wide variety of critical care equipment and supplies.
  • Ability to complete patient documentation in a thorough, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
  • Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies and stressful situations.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

• A registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license, Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of critical care experience within the last five years; Pediatric Critical Care setting preferred.
• Must be CPR (BLS), ACLS, and PALS certified within six months of employment; and
• Prior working knowledge of using computer programs and electronic medical records.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 using computer and for reading charts, forms, communications, and patient assessments.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

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. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, 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.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. 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 1-877-639-6003.