RN at Phelps Medical Group, FT M-Friday no weekends or holidays

About the Role

The Registered Nurse in the Phelps Medical Group Clinic manages, organizes, and administers nursing care for patients of all ages under the supervision of a Physician. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as PMHC policies, is required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses data regarding the patient's physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs based on the patient's age and development for patients of all ages.
• Reports and documents all observed symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition.
• Utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver patient care.
• Develops, implements, revises, and evaluates a formal plan of care.
• Creates and maintains a comfortable and safe environment for patients, families, and visitors.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily assignments to provide optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates competency annually in assigned areas of work.
• Maintains patient and employee confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with PMHC Code of Conduct.
• For those serving in a Charge Capacity:
  • Works at maintaining a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, and staff.
  • Coaches staff to develop and demonstrate appropriate problem-solving behaviors and teaches methods to improve decision-making skills.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve performance and leads and/or participates in performance improvement teams.
  • Recognizes life-threatening patient complications/situations and responds immediately by initiating and participating in emergency procedures.
  • Effectively utilizes the NOBL Rounding program, communicating recognition and concerns appropriately.
  • Assists Manager with input on annual evaluations of clinical staff.
  • Prepares monthly staffing schedule and reports to Manager.
  • Provides input for monthly meeting agenda.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Supervisor of Phelps Medical Group - Nursing.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance, and taste or smell.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally works with explosive, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Level of risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens is Classification (I), as outlined in the Hepatitis B Vaccine Program Policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BSN), Associate's degree (ADN), or diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.