Behavioral Health Staff Nurse - Lied Medical Surgical

Behavioral Health Staff Nurse - 6/7 Lied Medical Surgical

Join Nebraska Medicine as a Behavioral Health Staff Nurse in the 6/7 Lied Medical Surgical unit. We are offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus for this role.

The nurse in this role will work in a 40-bed med-surg unit, caring for a wide variety of patients and gaining experience in titratable drips, chest tubes, tracheostomies, wound cares, high-oxygen delivery systems, and end-of-life care.

The unit is known for innovation and teamwork, with a culture focusing on positivity and solutions. Our nursing care delivery model is designed for efficiency, and our staffing models are based on patient acuity. We strive to build relationships with all employees to promote professional development and mentorship.

Shift Details:

• Full-Time or Part Time positions available
• Varied days and shifts
• Benefits Eligible
• Sign on bonus
• Eligible for Student Loan Repayment Program

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Collaborative care environment
• Leading Health Network, partnering with UNMC
• Dignity and Respect for all backgrounds and experiences
• Competitive Wages and Financial Incentives
• Newly graduating nurses start at $36.50 with a $15,000 sign-on bonus over two years
• Student Loan Repayment program covers up to $437.50/month (up to $5,250 annually) with no lifetime maximum
• Total financial incentives can exceed $25,000 in the first two years
• Relocation Support
• Relocation package: $3,000 for adjoining states, $4,500 for non-adjoining states

Duties: RN
Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients.

Required Qualifications: RN

• 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
• 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 of hire or transfer date department dependent required

Preferred Qualifications: RN

• Direct patient care experience preferred
• Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: 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
• 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.