Methodist Health System
Staff Development Nurse - Cardiac/Vascular/Thoracic PCU - Days
Methodist Health System, Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68102
Staff Development Nurse
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. The Staff Development Nurse is responsible for developing, organizing, implementing, and coordinating new employee orientation and onboarding. The role includes providing staff with evidence-based unit specific education across the health system to ensure annual and ongoing skills and competencies are met. Job Requirements
Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required. Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred. Ortho Neuro - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification training required by the completion of orientation. Experience: Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience required. License/Certifications: Current valid 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. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Certification(s) in areas of specialty preferred. Specialty certification required within 2 years of hire into position. Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred. Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO.BC) preferred. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of databases preferred. Computer knowledge with abilities in word processing required. 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 or clinic 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 Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1-33%): Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) 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) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations 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.
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. The Staff Development Nurse is responsible for developing, organizing, implementing, and coordinating new employee orientation and onboarding. The role includes providing staff with evidence-based unit specific education across the health system to ensure annual and ongoing skills and competencies are met. Job Requirements
Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required. Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred. Ortho Neuro - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification training required by the completion of orientation. Experience: Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience required. License/Certifications: Current valid 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. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Certification(s) in areas of specialty preferred. Specialty certification required within 2 years of hire into position. Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred. Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO.BC) preferred. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Knowledge of databases preferred. Computer knowledge with abilities in word processing required. 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 or clinic 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 Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1-33%): Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc) 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) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations 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.