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

1. Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.

• Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.

2. Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patients ongoing nursing care needs.

• Include data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
• Prioritize data collection according to patients immediate needs.
• Use assessment findings in discharge planning.

3. Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patients nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes. (Consultation and resources nurses as teachers.)

• Collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide teaching specific to the patients health care problem.
• Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.

4. Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner (Professional Models of Care).

• Is familiar with and follows nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
• Use current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.

5. Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.

• Monitor outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
• Evaluate the patients capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
• Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
• Give a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements to include SBAR (situation background assessment and recommendation) content and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
• Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).

6. Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety (autonomy).

• Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
• Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas specifications and time frame.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
• Follow appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.

7. Maintain a professional behavior in attitude demeanor interactions to achieve organizations mission. (Quality Improvement Image of Nursing Interdisciplinary Relationships Professional Development community and the healthcare organization.)

• Communicate effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
• Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals ancillary staff patients and family.
• Take pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance behavior and work environment.
• Maintain competence in area of experience.
• Participate in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.

8. Initiate action to correct prevent and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient family or hospital employees (e.g. falls needle sticks patient concerns). (Quality of Care)

• Complete appropriate report form for any risk (e.g. variance/incident report patient concern report maintenance request).
• Communicate to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
• Work within the scope of practice as defined by State Nurse Practice Act.
• Observes appropriate precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta from patients who have received hazardous medications.

9. 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).

10. Fiscally accountable.

• Act professionally responsible for human and other resources.
• Charge accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.

Schedule:

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters 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).

• Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Experience

• If the specialty is not listed no prior experience is required.

• Experience preferred:

  • Mother Baby: Minimum 1 year of hospital based experience.

License/Certifications

• Required:

  • Current valid 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.

  • Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS).

    • GYN OB: ACLS required within 1 year of hire.

  • Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.

    • Mother Baby: NRP required within 3 months of hire.

• Preferred:

  • Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility.

  • Mother Baby: Low Risk Neonatal Nursing () and Maternal Newborn Nursing ()

  • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

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.