RN - Observation Medical/Surgical
Company: Nebraska Medicine
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we
are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to
our patients and their families.Shift:First Shift (United States of
America)(also known as Registered Nurse, RN, Nurse)ASK YOUR
RECRUITER ABOUT:New Tier Pay Structure for RNs!!$15K Sign OnTuition
ReimbursementLoan Repayment ProgramADN > BSN Funded Sponsorship
ProgramNew Grads and Future Nursing New Grads are welcome to apply
up to 6 months prior to graduation!This 26-bed med-surg unit
provides care to patients who require evaluation and treatment for
eight to 48 hours. Conditions that may require observation include
chest pain, asthma, abdominal pain, kidney stones and minor
infections. Surgical patients who require an overnight stay are
cared for on the Observation Unit, including patients who have had
an appendectomy, cholecystectomy or urological and gynecological
procedures. IV antibiotics, fluids, insulin drips, nitroglycerin
for blood pressure, TP and lipids are often administered on this
unit. The Observation Unit has a well-rounded staff with the
knowledge and experience to care for patients who require care and
coordination from an array of specialties. This is an excellent
role for someone who likes a fast-paced environment and wants to
keep their skills sharp. Your day-to-day nursing tasks will vary
with the tailored needs of your patients.Shift: Days (7 am - 7 pm)
also required to work 1 weekend per month and rotating holiday'sWhy
Nebraska Medicine:Our shared values reflect who we are and why
we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence,
Accountability, Courage and Healing.Competitive Benefits including
retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition
reimbursementLead the world in transforming lives to create a
healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier
educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient
careForbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American's top
employers and the best employer in NebraskaProvide, prescribe,
delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care
providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of
patients. Environment of care may be long term, emergent, critical,
acute, interventional, or procedural driven.Required
Qualifications: --- Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) or Nursing
Diploma required. --- Effective communication skills required. ---
Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility
required. --- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state
of Nebraska or current compact state license required. --- Basic
Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American
Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires
starting January 1, 2023 or later). --- Based on department,
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.---
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months
of hire or transfer date department dependent required.--- Trauma
Nursing Core Course (TNCC) OR Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
(ATCN) within one year or hire or transfer date department
dependent required.Preferred Qualifications: --- Direct patient
care experience preferred. --- Based on position, prior experience
in one or more of the following areas including cardiology, cardiac
drip management, critical care, emergency department,
medical-surgical, obstetrics, cardiovascular rehabilitation,
telemetry, oncology, neonatal intensive care, pediatric acute care,
solid organ transplant, cath lab, EP lab, quality assurance related
to health care, perioperative and special procedures in applicable
nursing specialty area preferred. --- Bachelor's degree in nursing
(BSN) or Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred. ---
Based on position, one or more of the following courses including
STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care, or other
specialty training courses preferred. --- Experience with Microsoft
Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
preferred. --- Proficient with use of email applications preferred.
--- Proficient with use of departmental equipment and systems such
as patient care equipment, telecommunication systems, information
systems, pneumatic tube system, general patient care supplies, and
transport equipment preferred.Nebraska Medicine is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and
protected veterans' status.
Keywords: Nebraska Medicine, Omaha , RN - Observation Medical/Surgical, Other , Omaha, Nebraska
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