Week - Night

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Council Bluffs, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities it serves and the people it employs, fostering a culture called 'The Meaning of Care.' This culture emphasizes compassion, going above and beyond for patients, and making a real difference. The system offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where employees are valued and part of a team that impacts the communities where they live and work. This specific role is accountable for delivering quality care to patients and families according to their individualized needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Successful completion of Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course.
NIH Stroke Scale training required within 3 months of hire or upon completion of orientation period.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Maintain American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within one year of employment.
Personnel Pool - ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
Maintain American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment.
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.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force (Medium Work).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Core certification related to area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred within 1 year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate care specific to the age and population of the customer/patient, ensuring understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Performs 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, and using assessment findings in discharge planning.
Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes, collaborating with physicians and other clinical disciplines, and providing teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner, following nursing protocols and standards of care, using current knowledge in nursing practice, and administering medication without error.
Evaluates patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome, monitors outcomes, documents patient response, evaluates patient's capabilities and/or limitations, and continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety, learns new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame, demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies, charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment, and maintains competence in area of experience.
Maintains professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, and interactions to achieve the organization's mission, participates in meetings and/or committees as needed, and identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees, completes appropriate report form for any risk, works within the scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act, observes appropriate precautions when administering hazardous medications or handling excreta, and follows infection control guidelines and practices.
Reviews, delegates and evaluates 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.