Staff Nurse Lead - Observation Unit

The Nebraska Medical Center

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Omaha, NE Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 19, 2026 Last posted June 23, 2026
Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Shift:

Days - 12 Hour Shift

7:00am - 7:30pm

Holiday and Weekend Coverage Required (3 shifts per schedule)

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

  • Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
  • Leading Health Network: Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
  • Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
  • Educational Support: Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Coordinate the required resources for patient care delivery. While on site, problem-solve and expedite communications with other health care providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Provide, delegate, and coordinate nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of a designated group of patients. Ensure patient satisfaction and resolve issues in a timely manner. Additionally, coordinate, implement, and evaluate processes to meet the educational and competency needs of nursing team members through effective use of a variety of learning activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 months current clinical experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills required.
• Ability to instruct and collaborate with others required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Magnet approved certification in related area preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within approved department timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading/supervising a health care team, or in a related area preferred.
• Prior experience in a management/leadership position preferred.
• Based on position, prior experience in one or more of the following areas including cardiology, cardiac drip management, critical care, emergency department, medical-surgical, obstetrics, cardiovascular rehabilitation, telemetry, oncology, neonatal intensive care, pediatric acute care, solid organ transplant, cath lab, EP lab, quality assurance related to health care, perioperative and special procedures in applicable nursing specialty area preferred.
• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work-through competing priorities preferred.
• Ability to solve complex problems through a well-ordered approach preferred.
• Ability to balance and prioritize diverse clinical and leadership responsibilities preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish and English in some clinic settings preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

About this role

Summary

Lead nursing team, coordinate patient care, ensure safety, and support staff development in hospital unit.

Job title

Staff Nurse Lead - Observation Unit

Experience level

18+ months

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Omaha, NE; on-site with some shifts

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nursing licenseBLSPALSACLS

Preferred skills

leadershipmanagementcardiologycritical carebilingual

Specializations

observation unitscritical carepediatricscardiology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Omaha, NE, USA

On-site City
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