Advance Practice RN (APRN), Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Medical Unit (Part Time)

Provides medical and procedural services for patients in the inpatient unit in collaboration with the attending physician/hospitalist.

Schedule: 7AM-7:30 PM
2x12 Hour shifts
24 hours/week

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• 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.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion 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. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.  A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes yo