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

Schedule: 32 hours per week, 3p-1130p shift. 4 shifts per week. Every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.

The IV Team Registered Nurse provides specialized services throughout the hospital, responding to requests across all inpatient units. This role is responsible for the assessment, insertion, maintenance, and management of vascular access devices while promoting patient safety, quality outcomes, and evidence-based practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to vascular access requests from all hospital departments and inpatient units.
• Insert and maintain peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheters.
• Perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertions if this is a known skill.
• Insert and manage midline catheters if this is a known skill.
• Insert and manage Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) if this is a known skill.
• Access and de-access implanted ports according to organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform and monitor dressing changes for midlines, PICCs, ports, and other vascular access devices.
• Assess vascular access sites for complications, including infection, infiltration, occlusion, and thrombosis, and intervene as appropriate.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and healthcare staff regarding vascular access device care and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, assessments, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required OR obtained within 5 years from date of hire.

Experience

Requires 3-6 months on-the-job training in order to learn proper techniques and special equipment. Experience in venipuncture preferred.

License/Certifications

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

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments. Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

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. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

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.