Registered Nurse - Medical Observation - Days

About the role

Join our 28-bed Medical Unit (5N) at Methodist Hospital, where a collaborative and supportive culture sets us apart. Our team values mentorship, teamwork, and a positive work environment, making this an excellent opportunity for both new graduate and experienced RNs to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Demonstrate ability to identify opportunities for and give individualized customer service/patient care according to customer/patient needs.
• Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs.
• Include data from the patient/significant other(s) in the assessment as appropriate.
• Prioritize data collection according to patient's immediate needs.
• Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
• Collaborate with providers and other clinical disciplines as appropriate.
• Provide teaching specific to the patient's health care problem.
• Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer.
• Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Use current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
• Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
• Maintain a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
• Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees.
• Complete appropriate report form for any risk.
• Communicate to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues.
• Work within the scope of practice as defined by State Nurse Practice Act.
• Review, delegate and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.
• Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
• Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
• Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
• Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).
• Fiscally accountable.
• Act professionally responsible for human and other resources.
• Charge accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college of nursing required OR obtained within 5 years from date of hire for nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience: If the specialty is not listed, no prior experience is required.
• License/Certifications: Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred for MFH Surgery Main, NIH Stroke Scale training or proof of training required in the first 6 months of hire for NMH Oncology, Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) for NMH & MWH & MFH Surgery Main, Certified Rehabilitation RN (CRRN) and Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO.BC) for NMH Oncology.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Pay

Competitive pay offered.

Schedule

Days 7am to 7pm, Full-Time and Part-Time Options Available.

About Nebraska Methodist Health System

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.