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:

We are looking for experienced OR/CVOR RNs to join our team at Methodist Hospital.

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

Up to $20,000 sign on bonus for experienced CV OR RNs only!!

Not accepting new grads, looking for experienced CV OR RNs!!

Work Schedule: 6:45am to 5:15pm, 4- 10 hour shifts plus rotating call

Responsibilities:

Accountable for the delivery of quality care to patients and families according to the individualized needs of the patient.

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.
2. Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs.
3. Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
4. Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
5. Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
6. Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
7. Maintain a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
8. Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees.
9. Review, delegate and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice.
10. Act professionally responsible for human and other resources.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college of nursing required OR obtained within 5 years from date of hire for nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience

If the specialty is not listed, no prior experience is required:

Experience required:

• MJE Radiation Oncology: 3 to 5 years hospital or office experience with emphasis in oncology or med/surg nursing.
• NMH Palliative Care: Minimum 2 years related experience in RN role.
• NMH IV Team: 3 to 6 months on-the-job training in order to learn proper techniques and special equipment.
• NMH Surgery Main: 2 years of OR experience for weekend positions.

License/Certifications

Required:

• Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.