Access Nurse

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. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients 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:

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Performs multi-resource appointment scheduling for outpatient diagnostic services utilizing the computer based scheduling system to meet customers needs.

• Facilitates physician verbal or faxed orders to initiate patient services.

Collaborates with physician office staff and diagnostic departments to determine appropriate indications patient instructions and education are given for proper preparation and understanding of scheduled test/procedure by using clear communication skills.

Review delegate and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the states Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.

• Right task (within the scope of practice according to the job description based on the desired outcome task routine non-complex low risk and predictable outcome).
• Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure job description skills checklist demonstrated skill).
• Right communication (clear concise correct complete).
• Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates input first recognize effort get teammates solution to problem check off points).

Fiscally accountable to include obtaining authorization information at the time of scheduling from the provider office clinic staff with appropriate current procedural terminology (CPT) code valid dates of service and call reference number if authorization isnt required.

Maintains teamwork positive mentoring and willingly assists with training of employees by positively assisting with the implementation of new procedures and job functions to enhance Access Teams services.

Schedule:

Mon - Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Experience

• Minimum of three to five years medical/surgical experience to include extensive knowledge of hospital/health operations and general background in all areas of nursing practice.
• Insurance authorization experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• Current valid Nebraska 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) Certification required.
• Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.

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)
• 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.