Nurse - Medical Observation Unit

5 days ago


Omaha, Nebraska, United States Nebraska Medical Center Full time

At Nebraska Medicine, we are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Medical Observation Unit team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide exceptional patient care and contribute to the delivery of high-quality services.

Salary: $85,000 per year, with opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

About the Role: Our 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide, prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other healthcare 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).
  • 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.

Benefits:

  • Competitive benefits package, including retirement match contribution and PTO accrual.
  • Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care.
  • Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska.

About Nebraska Medicine: Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here: Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage, and Healing. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.



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