Staff RN - CP - Dundee

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

13h

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect nursing care using established patient care protocols and the nursing process, coordinating with team members to deliver team-based care. Hours and location may vary according to patient needs. The role is based in an office setting and includes patient assessment, treatments and medication administration, phone triage, patient and family education, care coordination, documentation, and support of quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
At least 1 year of RN experience; candidates with less than 1 year of RN experience must commit to working full time in a Nurse Residency Program.
Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure upon hire.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Excellent communication, listening, customer service, and organizational skills.
Excellent clinical skills in providing direct and indirect nursing care in an office setting.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including typing, navigating electronic systems, and adapting to workflow changes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Previous pediatric nursing experience.
Previous experience with EPIC.

Responsibilities

Perform treatments, procedures, and medication and immunization administration according to organizational policies and procedures.
Assess patients’ physical, mental, emotional, developmental, and social conditions during office and telephone interactions with patients and families.
Coordinate diagnostic tests and procedures with patients and families, other physicians and hospitals, and insurance providers as needed.
Provide and document patient and family education.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and adolescents according to organizational protocols.
Complete accurate and timely patient care documentation in the electronic medical record.
Respond appropriately to crises and life-threatening emergencies.
Direct other team members in nursing care as needed and as directed by the office manager or physicians.
Use critical thinking skills to perform phone triage and complete phone documentation through designated EMR workflows.
Return phone calls within established response time ranges.
Maintain current knowledge of and compliance with laboratory standards and guidelines.
Encourage use of Children’s Connect by communicating with parents through the online portal when feasible.
Take ownership of quality metrics and complete assigned quality reports using established workflows.
Maintain clean, professional exam rooms and appropriate supply and linen levels.
Attend required meetings and educational sessions.