Clinic RN Endocrinology

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Omaha, NE

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position involves providing professional nursing care to pediatric patients at Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center. The role includes conducting assessments, coordinating care, and ensuring effective communication with patients and families, all while adhering to hospital policies and clinical practice guidelines. The environment promotes professional development and values diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic age-specific patient/family assessments upon visit according to defined standards.
• Collect and document data related to patient's physical, mental, developmental, emotional and social condition.
• Demonstrate age-specific competency in assessment of patients and interpret information based on their needs.
• Assess family expectations for involvement in the patient's care.
• Communicate the plan of care to the patient/family clearly.
• Identify the need for MD involvement or changes in the plan of care.
• Conduct chart audits to meet JCAHO and organizational expectations.
• Facilitate timely communication between patient/family and healthcare disciplines.
• Review patient charts to ensure completion of tests and referrals as needed.
• Follow up on tests and lab results within established time frames.
• Consider cultural, cognitive, emotional, and social influences on patient/family readiness to learn.
• Document all teaching on the FER, including understanding of topics taught.
• Gather patient information concisely and convey it to the MD.
• Assist MD in maintaining workflow and meeting customer expectations.
• Demonstrate effective delegation techniques.
• Perform special tasks and procedures unique to Ambulatory Care clinics.
• Communicate effectively through written documentation or verbally to appropriate individuals.
• Coordinate patient care to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• Current valid Nebraska RN licensure required.
• BCLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Other certifications/education as defined by area specific job competencies required.
• PEARS certification within 180 days required or PALS if applicable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with pediatric patients preferred.
• Previous experience with EPIC preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.