Registered Nurse - Perinatology - PRN/Casual - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Perinatology is accountable for delivering quality care to patients and families according to each patient’s individualized needs at Methodist Women's Hospital Perinatal Center in Elkhorn, Nebraska. The role requires a minimum of four shifts per month, with shifts scheduled between 6:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The nurse assesses patients, develops and updates individualized care plans, implements nursing interventions, provides patient education and emotional support, and evaluates patient responses. The role includes reviewing records, opening pregnancy records and initiating initial OB clinic visits, completing high-risk assessments and care plans, performing phone triage, coordinating care with providers and other clinical services, and documenting in the electronic medical record. The nurse also performs technical skills independently and safely, supports patient flow, communicates with care team members, maintains a professional and clean work environment, and addresses risks to patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school, or an equivalent combination of nursing education and relevant experience.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure for the work state.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and use computer skills required for department and hospital information systems.
Ability to think critically and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

OB experience preferred.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification strongly preferred at hire; required within three months of hire.
Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate, individualized care and customer service, supporting patient understanding and comfort; use telephone language services when needed and communicate patient knowledge levels to the next caregiver.
Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, incorporating information from patients and significant others as appropriate and prioritizing data collection according to immediate needs.
Review records, open pregnancy records, initiate initial OB clinic visits, complete high-risk factors and care plans, and document in PowerChart Maternity.
Develop, review, revise, and individualize care plans; collaborate with providers and clinical disciplines and provide patient-specific teaching and referrals.
Update high-risk factors at subsequent appointments and use evidence-based practice.
Implement safe interventions consistent with care plans, nursing protocols, standards of care, current knowledge, and research.
Propose medication prescriptions to physicians and initiate testing such as GCT, NST, and GBS according to gestational age.
Perform phone triage, offer emotional support and teaching, and arrange appointments as needed; evaluate and document teaching and use the EMR message center.
Perform technical skills competently and independently; learn new skills and equipment, use equipment safely according to instructions and policies, handle supplies appropriately, and report equipment problems.
Maintain professional conduct and effective working relationships with patients, families, health professionals, and ancillary staff; help restock and maintain a clean work environment.
Participate in meetings or committees as needed and maintain competence in the area of experience.
Identify, correct, prevent, or minimize risks; complete appropriate reports and communicate unresolved issues while working within the scope of practice.
Use human and other resources responsibly and charge accurately for supplies and equipment.
Evaluate patient response to care and interventions, give physicians a verbal report before appointments, coordinate patient flow with sonographers, document special needs and outcomes, and conduct follow-up as appropriate.