Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Nights

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care – Full Time – Nights

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.

Location:

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital

Address: 933 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA

Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hrs/week. Every 3rd weekend rotation (Friday/Saturday/Sunday). Holiday rotation also included.

• Up to $25,000 Sign‑on bonus
• Up to $10,000 Tuition reimbursement
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

• Provide appropriate care specific to the age and population of the patient, ensuring understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
• Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to patient needs and culture.
• Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs, including data from the patient or significant others as appropriate.
• Prioritize data collection according to patient’s immediate needs and use assessment findings in discharge planning.
• Develop, review, revise, and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide teaching specific to the patient’s health care problem.
• Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Adhere to nursing protocols and standards of care for the unit.
• Apply current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
• Administer medication without error and utilize critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
• Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal outcomes, monitor outcomes, and document patient response.
• Assess patient capabilities and limitations related to nursing and medical interventions, and monitor ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
• Provide a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider, including SBAR content and overall plan of care.
• Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
• Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
• Stay accountable for learning new skills and equipment within specified area and time frame.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to product information and policy manuals.
• Follow appropriate procedure for obtaining, returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
• Charge accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
• Maintain competence in area of experience and professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, and interactions to achieve org mission.
• Participate in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions affecting area/unit or organization.
• Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Initiate actions to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk to patient, family, or hospital employees (e.g., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns).
• Complete appropriate report form for any risk (e.g., incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
• Work within the scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Observe precautions when administering hazardous…