Job Description

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:

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).
• For MFH Surgery Main: Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• For NMH Oncology: Electrocardiogram (EKG) course required.
• For NMH Ortho Neuro: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification training required by the completion of orientation.
• Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.

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.
• Experience preferred:
  • MFH Surgery Main: 2 to 5 years previous inpatient nursing experience and previous surgical experience.
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  • MJE Surgery Main: Previous surgical experience.
  • MJE Behavioral Health Psych IP: 1 year hospital experience.
  • NMH IV Team: Venipuncture experience.

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.
• Preferred:
  • Certification(s) in area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility.
  • NMH & MWH & MFH Surgery Main: Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
  • NMH & MWH & MJE Surgery Main: American Heart Association Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS).
  • Rehabilitation: Certified Rehabilitation RN (CRRN) and Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO.BC)
  • NMH Oncology: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course and Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).

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.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Reaching
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking
  • Standing
  • Walking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Electrical Shock/Static
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-Ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) - NICU only
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
• Frequent (67%-100%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

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.