Staff RN - CP - Kearney

About the role

Provides direct and indirect nursing care based on established patient care protocol and the nursing process. Coordinates with team members to provide a team-based approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatments, procedures, and medication / immunization administration in a professional and compassionate manner according to organization policy and procedures.
• Completes an accurate assessment of physical, mental, emotional, developmental and social conditions when interviewing all patients and families in the office and on the telephone.
• Clocks the scheduling of diagnostic tests and procedures with the patient /family, other physicians/hospitals and insurance providers as determined by the needs of the patient.
• Captures, provides, and appropriately documents patient and family education.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and provides care based on age-specific or developmental milestones for infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, and adolescents according to organization protocols.
• Completes all required patient care documentation in an accurate and timely manner within the electronic medical record according to organization's policy and procedures.
• Responds appropriately in crisis situations or life-threatening emergencies.
• Directs other team members in the delivery of nursing care as determined by the needs of the office and the direction of the office manager or physicians.
• Demonstrates proficiency and use of critical thinking skills when performing phone triage.
• Fulfills expectation of complete and accurate phone documentation by utilizing EMR workflows as directed.
• Returns phone calls within determined response time ranges.
• Maintains up to date knowledge and compliance with laboratory standards and guidelines as directed.
• Promotes and encourages use of Children’s Connect by communicating with parents via online portal whenever feasible.
• Takes ownership of quality metrics as a reflection of our commitment to continuously improving the quality of care for all patients.
• Works quality reports as directed, utilizing appropriate established workflows.
• Maintains clean and professional appearance of exam rooms at all times.
• Maintains supply and linen levels appropriately.
• Attends required meetings and educational sessions as directed.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Performs physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.

Requirements

Holds a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing. Minimum 1 year of RN experience. Previous pediatric nursing experience preferred. Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred based on clinic location.

Qualifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Nebraska Upon Hire Required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Iowa (if the incumbent works in Iowa) Upon Hire Required
• BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent skills in communication, listening, customer service, organization.
• 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 changes in workflows as they occur.

Benefits

Children’s is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours and location may vary based on patient needs.