- Implements daily nursing care routines for youth assigned including the administration of medication, maintaining inventories of medication and nursing care items as needed, providing education about medications and other health concerns to youth and their families.
- Oversees the general health of youth assigned by being cognizant of infection control concerns, scheduling medical appointments for youth as necessary and accompanying them to these appointments when assigned, and assists with physician rounds in collaboration with other treatment team members.
- Provides appropriate medical and/or mental health emergency care to youth maintaining the health and safety of all youth assigned, and keeping the appropriate physician and administrative staff apprised of all untoward events.
- Participates in the admission process completing an initial mental status and physical assessment, informing the supervising practitioner at the time of admission of any immediate medical concerns, and orienting youth and family/legal guardian to the program as appropriate.
- Follows approved program and hospital guidelines for documentation of medical orders, physical and mental assessment, medication administration, youth education, and other youth health concerns.
- Demonstrates continued competencies in performing special treatment procedures under the guidance of the psychiatrist. Complies with applicable policies and procedures for a youth physical intervention (personal restraint) in the event of emergency safety situations.
- Displays professionalism through willingness to act as a team member. Demonstrates effective communication with coworkers, supervisors, and consumers while taking responsibility for personal and professional development through attendance at mandatory staff meetings and training sessions. Models appropriate life skills behaviors including hygiene, grooming, dress, manners, and language.
- Provides supervisory/administrative oversight
- Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.
- Ability to resolve conflict in crisis situations.
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to communicate concisely both orally and in writing, and work well with diverse professional staff, coworkers, and consumers.
- Ability to articulate an understanding of the mental health needs and potential medical interventions for youth of various ages.
- Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to demonstrate tolerance to work under adverse conditions such as constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and dealing with potential verbal and physical threats from youth.
- Ability to help maintain a safe and positive environment for youth and co-workers.
- Ability to utilize a variety of computer programs to manage work; familiarity with Windows and Office programs.
- Registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, teaching ability, and willingness to be flexible in scheduling required
- CPR (BLS) certification required.
- Trained in the programs nationally approved personal restraint model required.
- Minimum 20 years of age required.
- Previous Behavioral Health nursing experience preferred.
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Registered Nurse- Psych Unit - Omaha, United States - Boys Town
Description
Provides nursing care to assigned youth by overseeing youth health and wellness, implementing daily nursing care routines including administration of medications, infection control management, management of emergency care for youth, assessing mental and physical status of youth, and keeping the appropriate physician and administrative staff apprised of all untoward events. Works collaboratively with all members of the treatment team.Hiring Bonus up to $10,000
ACCEPTING 2024 GRADUATE APPLICATIONS
Accepting ASN and BSN applications
Shifts available
Full Time Evenings and Nights
Part Time Evenings and Nights
On Call
Evening Shift- 3 PM to 1130 PM
Night Shift- 11 PM to 730 AM
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
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 .
