APRN​/PA- Inpatient Medical Unit Part Time

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advance Practice RN-Part Time to join our Inpatient Medical Unit. We are a fast paced 14 bed Pediatric Medical/Surgical unit that provides care for patients with acute medical diagnoses as well as Post Operative patients including General Surgery, ENT, Neurosurgery, Craniofacial and Orthopedics. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

7PM-7:30 AM, 2 x 12‑hour shifts, 24 hours/week, rotating holidays and weekends. Hiring Bonus: $7500.00.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pediatric critical care setting preferred.

• 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.

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.

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.