Registered Nurse - Imaging - PRN/Casual - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Imaging department on a PRN/Casual basis for day shifts. This role is accountable for delivering quality care to patients and families according to their individualized needs. The system emphasizes a culture of 'The Meaning of Care,' focusing on exceptional patient care and valuing employees. They offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where employees are part of a team making a real difference in the community.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s 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.
CT Scan and MRI: 1-3 years’ experience in direct patient care and proficient in intravenous (IV) start skills.
Current valid Nebraska 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.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS).
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.

Nice To Haves

For Critical Care: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification training required by the completion of orientation.
Certification in area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility.
Surgery Main and Surgery Outpatient HW: Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).
Cardiac Unit: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
Cardiovascular Surgery: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
Progressive Care Unit 4: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
Surgery GI Lab: Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN).
Cath Lab: Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (CV.BC) within 3 years of employment.
Critical Care: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, ensuring understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs, including data from the patient/significant other(s) as appropriate, prioritizing data collection according to immediate needs, and using assessment findings in discharge planning.
Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes, collaborating with providers and other clinical disciplines, and providing teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner, following nursing protocols and standards of care, and using current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome, monitoring outcomes and documenting patient response, evaluating patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions, and monitoring the patient's and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety, learning new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame, and demonstrating correct and safe technique in the use of equipment.
Maintain professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, and interactions to achieve the organization's mission, communicating effectively to solve problems, being approachable and professional in working with others, taking pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment, and adapting to change in a positive, professional manner.
Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees, completing appropriate report forms for any risk, communicating to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues, working within the scope of practice as defined by State Nurse Practice Act, and demonstrating an ongoing awareness of, and participation in, the Performance Improvement program.
Review, delegate and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.
Fiscally accountable, acting professionally responsible for human and other resources, and charging accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
Safely Administers Medications, checking patient's allergies before administering any medications, administering medication safely and correctly, obtaining, preparing and administering IVs and blood products according to nursing policy and procedure, observing and documenting patient's response to pertinent medications, responding to emergent medication reactions in a competent manner, and assuring medications are all labeled.