RTC-Registered Nurse- Hiring Bonus!

About the Role

Boys Town National Research Hospital 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 and adheres to the implementation of the Psychoeducational Model (PEM) of treatment.

Accepting ASN and BSN applications for 2026 graduates. A $10,000 hiring bonus is available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Implements daily nursing care routines for youth assigned, including the administration of medication, maintaining inventories of medication and nursing care items as needed, and 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, accompanying them to these appointments when assigned, and assisting 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 by 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 youth physical intervention (personal restraint) in the event of emergency safety situations.
• Displays professionalism through willingness to act as a team member, consistently implementing and supporting the Psychoeducational Model of treatment, including the ability to receive, implement, and solicit feedback from others in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Assists the Shift Managers in providing supervisory/administrative oversight.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school with a current state license required.
• PEM training within six months of transfer or hire required.
• CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Demonstrate criteria while maintaining current CPR, PEM, and nationally recognized personal restraint model must be obtained during pre-service training.
• Minimum 20 years of age required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Behavioral Health nursing experience preferred.

Skills

• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, teaching ability, and willingness to be flexible in scheduling.

Schedule

• Full & Part Time Evening shifts available.
• Full-Time Evening Shift: 2:30 PM to 11 PM, requires every other weekend.

Benefits

• Reduced to no-cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No-cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.