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.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St. Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Full time (36 hours per week)

Are you a recent nursing graduate eager to launch your nursing career? Join our team and gain invaluable experience through our dual nursing role, designed to build a solid foundation in fundamental nursing care while advancing your skills to manage more complex patients.

You'll begin your journey in one of our Medical Surgical units, which may include Medical Surgical, Ortho Neuro, and Acute Care for Elders (ACE). With the support of our comprehensive orientation program, you'll gain confidence and competence in providing exceptional patient care. After six months, you’ll transition to one of our specialized Progressive Care Units (PCU), either PCU - Pulmonary/Oncology or PCU - Cardiac, Vascular, Thoracic, further developing your clinical expertise.

Once fully trained, you’ll have the opportunity to split your time between both units, expanding your experience while caring for a diverse patient population. This program offers individualized support and flexibility to meet your unique learning needs, empowering you to grow and thrive as a Registered Nurse.

Start your nursing career with us and experience the best of both worlds!

Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:
- Sign-on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
- Shift differentials & other financial incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
- Free parking

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure 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 customer/patient needs.

2. Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs.

• Include data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
• Prioritize data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
• Use assessment findings in discharge planning.

3. Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. (Consultation and resources, nurses as teachers.)

• Collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
• Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.

4. Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care).

• Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
• Use current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.

5. Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.

• Monitor outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
• Evaluate the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
• Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
• Give a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR (situation, background, assessment and recommendation) content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
• Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).

6. Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).

• Able to competently perform technical skills