21 Nov
RN Registered Nurse Emergency + Sign-On Bonus
Nebraska, Fremont , 68025 Fremont USA

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Purpose of Job

The practice of nursing by a registered nurse (RN) shall mean the assumption of responsibility and accountability for those nursing actions which include, but are not limited to: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a nursing diagnosis. Execution of the prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic treatment regiments, administering, delegating, and evaluating nursing activities.

Job Requirements

Education

A formal training program after high school required.

Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor's of Science (BSN) required.

License/Certifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure by the State of Nebraska required.

Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) and Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) preferred.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 1 year of employment required.

Experience

One to two years nursing experience preferred.

Emergency or Acute care nursing experience preferred.

Skills

Physical Requirements

Physical

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%):

Fingering/Touching

Grasping

Hearing

Reaching

Seeing/Visual

Speaking/talking

Standing

Walking

Environmental

Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

Hazards

Job Hazards

Not Related:

Electrical Shock/Static

Rare (1-33%):

Radiation Alpha, Betz 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) (Blood or Body Fluid-BBF)

Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

Essential Job Functions

Essential Functions I

Critical Thinking.

Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of patient's rights.

Transcribes/countersigns physician orders; implements orders and documents of all patient-related information; receives and interprets physician orders, allowing no misunderstanding.

Demonstrates sensitivity and insight of patient's ability to understand what activity is occurring during Methodist Fremont Health (MFH) visit/hospitalization.

Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and reactions, incidents, and abnormal laboratory and x-ray results, as required.

Is accurate and complete in planning care for the patient according to needs from admission to discharge.

Shows ability to modify planning according to the current flow of events while maintaining positive patient outcomes.

Maintains standards of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and department.

Documentation of all assessments and reassessments implementation and evaluation of patient care determined is accurate, legible, and timely.

Utilizes effective clinical delegation skills. Demonstrates accountability from knowing that appropriate nursing care is being delivered to assigned patients and evaluates outcome of delegation.

Always demonstrates accountability for administration of, observation and reporting effects of drugs, intravenous procedures, other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner; carefully orders, prepares, administers and evaluates medication and intravenous therapy.

Patient Care.

Is able to accurately assess care for a patient's unique need (I.e. diagnosis, age) including physical-psychosocial aspects in accordance with unit guidelines.

Utilizes the history and assessment information to identify patient problems or potential problems and set goals.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively utilize the nursing process when providing direct patient care for all individuals from infancy through advanced age, as unit competency completed.

Executes planned care and evaluation outcomes for all patients under his/her care. Modifies the care plan according to evaluated outcomes.

Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care appropriately (I.e. shift report, unit to unit, transfer, etc.).

Assesses, develops, and implements a teaching plan for patients/families; utilizes assessment data and discharge plan in a meaningful way for each patient's ability to understand. Monitors plan according to need.

Maintains standards of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and the department.

Provides direct patient care utilizing professional nursing skills and judgment according to physicians and other licensed practitioner's orders.

Technical.

Performs technical aspects of patient care and consistently demonstrates clinical competencies according to established policies and procedures; utilizes proper techniques; adapts techniques to unique needs of individual patients.

Is proficient in operation of supporting equipment (including, but not limited to) Pyxis, computer data entry, One Touch, and IMED.

Demonstrates safety consciousness and incorporates safe practice at all times.

Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures. Demonstrates ability to organize and execute new procedures.

Demonstrates proficiency in placing, evaluating, and maintaining IV lines.

Demonstrates ability to operate various equipment and supplies that are used.

Demonstrates proficiency in airway management.

Demonstrates ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in emergency situations.

Provides for patient comfort; positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach, courtesy, responsiveness as required.

Essential Functions II

Participates in mandatory in-services and/or CE programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by management.

Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values Living Our Values, and company policies/procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

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