Registered Nurse - Heart Consultants - Part Time

Best Care•Omaha, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works collaboratively with physicians, mid-level providers, nursing staff, and support staff to deliver clinical care and nursing support to adult patients. The nurse applies clinical expertise to assess patient status, provide direct and indirect care, and monitor patients during testing or other procedures. The role is based at Methodist Physicians Clinic - West Dodge Medical Plaza in Omaha, Nebraska, and is part time, 24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with hours scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The nurse documents laboratory work, procedures, appointments, and patient conditions; prepares patients, exam rooms, and equipment; assists providers with examinations, tests, and treatment; administers or dispenses medications as directed; and provides patient and family education. Additional duties include phlebotomy and specimen handling, telephone triage, responding to patient calls, following up on orders and results, handling prescription inquiries and refills according to protocols, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school or college of nursing with a diploma or degree.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, a valid compact multistate license to work in Nebraska or Iowa, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within three months of hire.
Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Knowledge of medicine, including recognizing and diagnosing diseases, deformities, and other illnesses.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
Ability to type information proficiently into a computer.
Ability to provide caring services when communicating with patients and family members.
Ability to listen critically to patient questions and provider information and convey information effectively.
Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems and prevent further issues.
Problem-solving ability and flexibility across daily activities.
Ability to learn and proficiently navigate computer programs containing patient information.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with providers, staff, and patients.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of nursing experience preferred.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is strongly preferred at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care and nursing support.
Document laboratory work, procedures, and appointments in the medical record.
Follow up on missed appointments and procedures.
Provide age-appropriate care to promote patient understanding and comfort with treatment.
Prepare exam rooms and equipment by setting up instruments and stocking supplies.
Prepare patients for provider examinations by reviewing medical records, obtaining weight and vital signs, reconciling medications, and gathering relevant care information.
Assist providers by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining laboratory work as directed.
Dispense or administer medications as directed by a provider and educate patients and family members on proper medication use.
Assist with or perform phlebotomy; label and handle specimens, complete requisitions, collect specimens according to procedures, and document quality-control activities.
Perform intravenous services and provide diagnostic-testing instruction or education when applicable.
Ensure order-entry accuracy and complete required documentation.
Perform telephone triage, report patient conditions to providers, and advise patients according to provider instructions.
Return patient calls within 90 minutes, based on medical priority.
Accurately record and report patient conditions according to policy.
Follow up on pending laboratory and diagnostic orders and provide results to physicians for review.
Recognize normal laboratory values and diagnostic reports.
Communicate test results to patients and explain follow-up measures.
Handle prescription renewals and inquiries, discuss questions with providers, and relay information to pharmacies.
Process prescription refills according to department and provider protocols.
Understand standard clinic medications, including their indications, benefits, and side effects.
Provide patient and family education at the provider's direction and recommend appropriate community resources when needed.
Clean and organize work areas, equipment, and rooms to maintain healthy environmental conditions.