Registered Nurse - Outpatient Procedures - Causal/PRN

Best Care•Fremont, NE

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is accountable for nursing actions including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing diagnoses, as well as execution of prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic treatment regimens and administration, delegation, and evaluation of nursing activities. The role provides outpatient procedure care at Methodist Fremont Health Hospital in Fremont, Nebraska. This is a casual/PRN position, with varied Monday–Friday shifts between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The nurse assesses patients and families, identifies health needs, develops and revises plans of care, provides direct nursing care and education, evaluates outcomes, and coordinates multidisciplinary care. The nurse also assists physicians with procedures and rounds, communicates relevant patient information, delegates appropriately, and complies with organizational safety policies and regulatory requirements. The position requires an accredited nursing diploma or an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. A current Nebraska RN license, eligible compact multistate license, or temporary permit is required. BLS certification is strongly preferred at hire and required within three months of hire. Two to five years of previous inpatient nursing experience is preferred. The role involves medium physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force, and frequent exposure to clinical environmental and workplace hazards.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license to work in Nebraska, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within three months of hire.
Knowledge of computer resources.
Proficiency in nursing practice.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of disciplines.
Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, reaching, grasping, lifting, pushing and pulling, bending, and keyboarding.
Ability to work in an indoor patient-care environment with exposure to workplace hazards, including chemical and biological agents, sharps, noise, temperature variations, and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Two to five years of previous inpatient nursing experience.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire.
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C.EFM) Certificate of Added Qualification from NCC within one year of eligibility.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for Outpatient Procedures.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and families thoroughly to identify actual or potential health conditions.
Perform and document patient assessments and reassessments, including pain and pain-management needs, accurately and promptly.
Use the nursing process to formulate nursing diagnoses and identify patient problems, needs, and goals.
Develop patient and family teaching plans based on identified learning needs.
Revise plans of care based on patient responses to treatment and assess discharge needs.
Deliver direct patient care using professional nursing skills and judgment in accordance with provider orders and standards of care.
Teach health care practices and participate in patient and family education.
Administer medications appropriately based on the patient's age and condition.
Document nursing care in accordance with current standards and policies.
Evaluate plans of care, treatment, education, and discharge teaching for effectiveness and adjust as needed.
Coordinate and supervise multidisciplinary patient care.
Communicate pertinent patient-care information clearly and appropriately.
Assist physicians with procedures and patient rounds.
Delegate nursing activities effectively and remain accountable for the delegated scope of practice and outcomes.
Consult with coworkers and other departments to support interdisciplinary care and discharge planning.
Comply with Methodist Fremont Health safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Complete departmental safety requirements, including annual safety activities and in-services.