Specialty/Procedure RN - Dermatology - Part Time

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Part-Time Specialty/Procedure RN for Dermatology at Methodist Physicians Clinic - West Dodge Medical Plaza. This role is accountable for delivering quality care to patients and families according to individualized needs. The procedure nurse must demonstrate knowledge of basic sterile technique, ensure availability of instruments, equipment, and supplies for in-office procedures, and pay attention to detail to meet physician preferences. The nurse will exhibit assessment and reassessment skills to maintain patient safety, including pre-procedure stability, tolerance of procedures, pain evaluation, providing support, evaluating patient response to medications, and post-procedure assessment of pain and infection status. Clear communication with the healthcare team is essential, as is a willingness to learn all principles of infection control for equipment and supply care post-procedure.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
Three to five years previous experience in a clinical nursing unit with preference in Labor & Delivery or in patient/out patient surgery or plastic surgery.
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.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
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.
Ability to think critically and problem solve.
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, assessment skills, knowledge of basic sterile technique, utilization of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and perform Intravenous (IV) therapy.
Willingness to learn all principles of infection control.
Well-versed in all aspects of clinic nursing including but not limited to phone triage, emergency preparedness, Intravenous (I.V.) infusions, and coverage of providers.
Ability to identify emergency scenarios and institutes corrective actions in a calm and efficient manner.
Demonstrate a calm demeanor, thorough assessment, and empathy in handling situation of fetal loss and in evaluating postpartum patients.
Able to perform IV therapy including insertion, aseptic technique, care of the site/dressing of the site, and use of the pump.
Experience with Microsoft Office in order to report data collection of in-office procedures and chart audits.

Nice To Haves

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
Preference in Labor & Delivery or in patient/out patient surgery or plastic surgery.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Demonstrates ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
Performs an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the patient's needs, including data from the patient/significant other(s).
Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
Triages emergency and all other patient calls to determine patient needs by making detailed inquiries of patient history, notifying physician and treating according to physician's orders.
Prepares patient for physician exam by assessing symptoms, weighing patient, checking vital signs, obtaining relevant information pertinent to patient needs, documenting all information/procedures and reviewing patients medical record.
Develops/reviews/revises and individualizes the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
Collaborates with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
Provides teaching specific to the patient. Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals.
At the direction of the physician, provides patient and family education regarding proper use of medication, medical equipment and health/illness prevention to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommending appropriate community resources.
Implements interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care.
Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
Demonstrates correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
Follows appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
Administers medications according to physician orders to ensure patient health care by injection, inhalation, oral or intravenous methods.
Performs diagnostic testing under direction of physicians to obtain relevant information pertinent to the patient needs.
Start, maintain and discontinue Intravenous (IV) infusions.
Performs phlebotomy to obtain specimens according to standardized procedures.
Maintains a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
Communicates effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family.
Takes pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
Maintains a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
Maintains competence in area of experience.
Participates in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
Greets, directs and assists patients to ensure proper care, by inquiring and facilitating patient care in a prompt and polite manner.
Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or staff/employees.
Completes appropriate report form for a risk (e.g., variance/incident report, patient concern report, maintenance request).
Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
Works within the scope of practice as defined by Nurse Practice Act.
Provides appropriate follow-up care to coordinate patient needs by following department specific guidelines.
Maintains work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions by cleaning and organizing equipment and rooms.
Assists physician with various procedures to facilitate patient care by preparing and monitoring patient, readying, supplies, medications, equipment and assisting according to physician instructions.
Procedures include, but not limited to, colposcopy, loop electrocautery excision procedure (LEEP), hysterosalpingogram (HSG), Hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, coaptite, cystoscopy, Intravenous (IV) administration, medication administration via IV, Intramuscular (IM), sub-q, inhalation or oral routes, suturing, administer breathing treatments, mole removal, biopsies and assisting with other diagnostic test or procedures.
Fiscally accountable.
Acts professionally responsible for human and other resources.
Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.