Staff RN - CP - Dundee

Children's Nebraska•Omaha, IL

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect nursing care based on established patient care protocols and the nursing process. Coordinates with team members to provide team-based care. Hours and location may vary based on patient needs.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
At least 1 year of RN experience. Incumbents 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 providing direct and indirect nursing care in an office setting.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
Ability to type, navigate an electronic system, and adapt 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 in a professional and compassionate manner according to organizational policies and procedures.
Accurately assess patients’ physical, mental, emotional, developmental, and social conditions when interviewing patients and families in the office and by telephone.
Coordinate scheduling of diagnostic tests and procedures with patients and families, other physicians and hospitals, and insurance providers according to patient needs.
Coordinate, provide, and appropriately document patient and family education.
Provide care based on age-specific or developmental milestones for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and adolescents, following organizational protocols.
Complete required patient care documentation accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record according to organizational policies and procedures.
Respond appropriately to crisis situations and life-threatening emergencies.
Direct other team members in delivering nursing care according to office needs and the direction of the office manager or physicians.
Use critical thinking skills when performing phone triage.
Complete accurate phone documentation using directed EMR workflows and return calls within required response times.
Maintain current knowledge of and compliance with laboratory standards and guidelines.
Promote use of Children’s Connect by communicating with parents through the online portal whenever feasible.
Take ownership of quality metrics, work directed quality reports, and use established workflows to support continuous improvement in care quality.
Maintain clean and professional exam rooms and appropriate supply and linen levels.
Attend required meetings and educational sessions.