Registered Nurse Jobs in Nebraska

Job Title: RN/Part Time Nights/Medical-Oncology/4220 Company: Regional West Medical Center  Location: Scottsbluff, NE Description: Job Posted: 02/15/2010 Facility: Regional West Medical Center Position Type: Nursing Position Status: Part Time Primary Duties: Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska with no restrictions. This position is eligible for benefits. Along with competitive pay and benefits, we offer our nurses self-scheduling, shared governance, a clinical ladder, tuition reimbursement for RN to BSN/ BSN to MSN, and more. Join our team today, and be a part of our journey toward Magnet status! Minimum Qualifications: BSN preferred. Medical/Surgical, Geriatric, or Oncology certifications desired. Schedule: NIGHTS: 12-hr shifts, 6pm to 6am, usually 2 rotating nights of the week Week/Holiday Schedule: Rotating weekends and holidays Position Available Date: 02/15/2010 Pay: Pay range available upon request Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: RN-CV experience *5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS* (40 hours/week/Varied)(917619) Company: Children's Hospital & Medical Center  Location: Omaha, NE Description: GENERAL SUMMARY: Prescribes, delegates and coordinates professional nursing care to pediatric patients through the use of nursing process and in accordance with hospital policy/procedure. Meets job specific standards. Demonstrates competency in identified skills for area. On call responsibilities vary depending on department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conducts individualized age-specific patient/family assessments upon admission according to defined standards. Ongoing patient/family assessments/reassessments are completed according to the appropriate CPG, PNDS or protocols and unit standard of care. Collects and documents data related to patient’s physical, mental, developmental, emotional and social condition. Demonstrates age-specific competency in assessment of patients by the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patients needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding of the treatment needed. Circulates and scrubs procedures following AORN guidelines/standards.(OR staff only) Assesses patient/family need for education and uses an individualized approach in delivery style. Performs ongoing reassessment based on unit standards, CPG’s, PNDS goals and changes in patient condition. Reports changes to the appropriate persons (MD , supervisor, family) as indicated. Develops individualized patient/family plans of care using CPG’s, PNDS goals or protocols to meet physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational needs. Revises plan of care based on patient condition and in collaboration with appropriate disciplines. Utilizes assessment data from the healthcare team to individualize appropriate goals and actions for the patient. Utilizes individualized assessment data to develop patient/family’s plan of care. Formulates goals and outcomes based on assessment data. Revises plan of care based on patient’s condition, interdisciplinary input, and family needs. Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient interventions based on assessments/reassessments. Implements nursing actions in accordance with the patient/family plan of care and patient condition/needs. Incorporates critical thinking into the delivery of clinical skills and in analyzing patient response to tests, labs, medication , treatments and procedures. Demonstrates clinical competence in administering interventions according to identified standards and age specific needs. Uses appropriate resources (policy/procedures, supervisor) when unsure of skill/task to be performed or analyzing patient responses. Provides and/or coordinates with other disciplines patient/family education according to identified care needs, considering assessment of patient/family’s readiness to learn. Evaluates nursing actions to include patient/parent response and progression toward goal/ outcome, revising as necessary. Documentation reflects assessment /evaluation, modification, and patient’s response to therapeutic interventions, procedures, and changes in condition. Entries into medical record follow hospital policy.(date, time, use of appropriate abbreviations, and legibility) Completes computerized documentation prior to OR/ in the OR or in the PACU depending on area the assigned area,(procedure time(emergency med sheet, allergies, immunizations,etc) Completes and verifies order entry, including surgical consents. All documentation is accurate and completed within a timely manner. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties assigned. Accepts assignment to mentor student nurse observation in unit. Accepts assignments to share knowledge and provide clinical support as a preceptor for new staff. Professionally seeks out opportunities to help teammates during shift as needed. Accepts and completes other assigned tasks in a professional manner. Answers phone in a timely and courteous manner. Accompanies patients/family to room to help facilitate patient flow. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must possess a current valid Nebraska RN license/RN Compact license. Must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support. Other certifications/education as defined by area specific job competencies EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred or equivalent experience normally acquired by working as an RN. Experience with pediatric patients preferred Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: RN Medical Access Center PT Company: Alegent Health System  Location: Omaha, NE Description: Alegent Health employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. This is our promise to our employees and our community. Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation. Our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and more than 40 clinics across the region. Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire individuals who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team! > Registered Nurse Medical Access Center Assists with the development, assessment, implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive plan of care for the identified populations by coordinating an interdisciplinary team approach to service and resource delivery. The assessment will include patient goals, as well as biophysical, psycho-social, environmental and up front discharge planning. Consistently evaluates the appropriateness of levels of care, diagnostic testing and clinical procedures, quality and clinical risk issues, and provides timely, accurate and complete medical record documentation and data collection. Provides appropriate care/communication specific to the age of the customer/patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment, as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria. Collects clinical history and evaluates existing diagnostic findings to initiate clinical protocols for additional diagnostic testing by interviewing patients. Experience Preferred: Four (4) years nursing experience in an acute care facility. Education/Licensure Required Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field Preferred Current Nebraska or Iowa RN License, Nebraska and Iowa are compact states so must be licensed in the state of residence. BLS (Basic Life Support) provider or course completed within 3 months of hire. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requires strong interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write legibly. Excellent computer and keyboarding skills. Excellent organizational, priority setting and problem solving skills. Requires delegation, conflict resolution, individual and group interactions, time management, critical thinking, stress management, creativity, independent decision-making, and ability to interpret data. Must possess knowledge of how to provide care to a diverse population of patients and the ability to communicate and work with people from a variety of age-groups, social strata and ethnic backgrounds. Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: Registered Nurse - RN Company: Maxim Staffing Solutions Location: Omaha, NE Description: Maxim Healthcare is searching for experienced RN´s to work in elite facilities throughout Omaha and Lincoln. Flexible scheduling is available in Med/Surg, Tele, ICU, and CCU settings. One year of recent relevant experience is required. The Registered Nurse, as a professional practitioner employed by Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. - The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. - The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. - Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. - Performs focused interview to identify specific patient´s needs. - Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient´s condition. - Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses. - Documents the patient´s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions. - Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements. - Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff. - Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard. - Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment. - Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education. - Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions. - Documents patient´s response to nursing and other interventions. - Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities. - Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment. - Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with the chosen facility. - Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4)JCAHO, state and local laws; 5) Patient´s Bill of Rights; and 6) Maxim Healthcare, nursing and client hospital policies. - Other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: - Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices. - Full command, verbal and written, of the English language. - Current Health Certificate (per facility contract or state regulation). - Current PPD or Chest X-Ray. - One year prior professional nursing experience preferred. - Current BLS card. - Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the RN practices with a score of 80% or greater - Maxim background screening Physical/Work Environment Requirements: - May work at off-site facility/ client site - May be exposed to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic and toxic chemicals Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits: - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - 401k Program - Competitive Pay - Flexible Scheduling - Direct Deposit - Free Continuing Education (CE) Program - Positive Work Environment and Friendly Staff Bonuses - Travel Benefits (as applicable) - 24 hour on- call service Related Keywords: medical, medical care, health, health care, hospital, clinic, r.n., rn, registered nurse, nursing, nurse, er, emergency, practical nurse, medical, surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, intensive care unit, lpn, l.p.n, icu, i.c.u., E.R. EOE/AAE

Job Title: Emergency Department RN - Casual Company: Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital  Location: Omaha, NE Description: This is an exciting opportunity to join an Emergency department in a specialty hospital. Must be a licensed RN in Nebraska and have prior emergency medicine experience. A casual position does not guarantee a set number of hours per week.  For further information, please contact Human Resources. *Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Float Pool (Full-time/Days) Company: Creighton University Medical Center (A Tenet Facility) Location: Omaha, NE Description: At Creighton University Medical Center, our goal is to provide the highest quality of care for all patients. We are committed to the prevention of illness, the restoration and improvement of health and the compassionate care of the suffering.We will pursue our vision with the Judeo-Catholic heritage as our foundation and the hospital values as our guide. We also take great pride in our marks of distinction in the world of healthcare.Specialty areas include:Cardiac ServicesTraumaNeonatal Intensive CareObstetricsBloodless Medicine & SurgeryNeuro ServicesOrthopedicsCreighton University Medical Center is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of life by providing leadership in patient care, education and research responsive to the health needs of our community. Tenet. Just Bring Yourself.DescriptionThe Float Pool staff nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of each assigned patient. The staff nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family/or significant other to attain optimal health. QualificationsGraduate of a professional nursing program with current RN licensure in the state of Nebraska. Current BLS certification required. ACLS certification required within 90 days of employment. Additional PALS and NRP certification required for specific float areas.

Job Title: Intraoperative RN Company: Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital  Location: Omaha, NE Description: This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive surgery department in a specialty hospital. Must be a licensed RN in Nebraska and have prior surgery experience. Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital offers a competitive salary and benefits package. *Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Modify / Close Posting

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Full time night shift Company: Catholic Health Initiatives Location: Kearney, NE Description: Directs, delegates, performs and evaluates nursing care which is developmental and age specific for the population served on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Coordinates, supervises, directs and evaluates others providing care in a manner consistent with the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act and in support of the mission of Good Samaritan Hospital.Salary Range $19.51-31.22/hour (according to RN experience) $2.60/hour Shift Differential $2.00/hour Weekend DifferentialNew-Hire Incentive Paid Over 3 Years (taxable) $6,000 Full Time Employment $3,000 Part Time EmploymentRelocation Reimbursement (taxable)$2,000 for Out-of-State Relocation$750 for in-State Relocation

Job Title: REGISTERED NURSE Company: Location: Omaha, NE Description: Under the direction of a Nurse Manager, House Supervisor, and/or designee, the incumbent is accountable for quality nursing care. This is done through the provision of direct patient care and the supervision of team members in compliance with statutes and regulations governing the practice of nursing and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Douglas County Health Center. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct patient care and/or function as a team leader as needed. Conduct change-of-shift reports, utilizing professional expertise and focusing on patient care needs. Identify appropriate nursing diagnosis and initiate nursing assessment and Interdisciplinary Plan of Care within eight hours of a patient's admission. Review, evaluate, and update the plan of care based on the patient's care needs and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Obtain, transcribe, and initiate physicians' orders in an accurate and timely manner. Communicate physicians' orders to appropriate staff members. Assess patient's health status and care needs on a daily basis and initiate patient admission assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Prepare, administer, and record ordered medications. Document and report any untoward reaction to prescribed medications or treatments. Document patient assessments and care while adhering to established procedures of charting. Assist in the admission, transfer and dismissal of patients and complete all documentation. Assist with the care and arrangements for patients who have expired. Perform venipuncture and administer intravenous (IV) therapy, as ordered by physician. After proper training assist with or perform EKGs based upon level of competence. Perform respiratory therapy treatments following established policies and procedures. Maintain all required pharmaceutical records including counting and delivery of all controlled medications. Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies and assist at level of competence. Supervise, monitor and evaluate subordinate nursing personnel; assure thoroughness and accuracy of job completion. Assist in performing personnel functions including performance appraisals, training, discipline, and recognition. Assure adherence to rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission and Douglas County Hospital and to the policies and procedures of Nursing Services. Accompany physicians on rounds and assist physicians with examinations and ordered treatments as necessary to facilitate continuity of patient care. Make nursing rounds to provide follow-up supervision, assistance, and consultation to nursing personnel as necessary to ensure that quality nursing care is provided. Remain alert to physical and/or behavioral changes and emotional needs of the patient and adhere to policies and procedures for the proper reporting and documentation of same. Implement and monitor therapeutic groups and behavior modification programs as indicated; monitor effectiveness of therapeutic regime and provide for follow-up. Monitor patient's vital signs and observe, record, and report changes in the patient's condition to the physician, team members, and supervisor as indicated. Follow up on medication and accident reports, incidents, and complaints as requested or as indicated. Explain procedures and treatments to the patient and family as needed to facilitate understanding and to alleviate apprehension and concerns. Keep Nursing Administration informed of patient care matters, unit operation, and personnel performance. Participate in Quality Assessment activities. Adhere to Hospital and departmental procedures on handling, use, and disposal of spills of hazardous chemicals and infectious materials.   OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the orientation of new employees and pool personnel. Serve on Hospital committees as assigned to enhance professional growth. Provide and promote a positive image of Nursing Services and Douglas County Hospital. Serve as Hospital representative for community agencies, nursing schools, and the general public. Perform other related duties as assigned or as needed.

Job Title: Contracted Registered Nurse Company: Developmental Services of NE  Location: Lincoln, NE Description: Non-profit, community based developmental disability agency seeks a Registered Nurse in the Lincoln area to work as a part time contractor.  Duties include: providing medication administration training, analyzing and making recommendations on med errors, onsite training, monitoring, and staff support in medication administration, on-site provision of medical services within scope of practice, on-call phone consultation and conducting employment physicals. Modify / Close Posting