Staff RN - CP - Council Bluffs at Children's Hospital & Medical Center - Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

We re searching for a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and indirect nursing care based on established patient care protocol and the nursing process. The RN coordinates with coworkers to provide a team based approached to care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs treatments, procedures, and medication / immunization administration in a professional and compassionate manner according to Children s Physicians 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
• Coordinates 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
• Coordinates, 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 Children s Physicians protocols
• Completes all required patient care documentation in an accurate and timely manner within the electronic medical record according to Children s Physicians 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
• Maintain 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

• 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

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required
• Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing preferred
• Previous pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Previous experience with EPIC preferred

• Current and valid Nebraska RN license/RN Compact license required
• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association is required
• Current and valid Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) required within 6-months of hire, unless another position held by the incumbent requires PALS. Employees hired prior to May 25, 2020 are required to obtain PEARS by December 31, 2020.
• Certification in a nursing specialty is preferred

• Bilingual (English-Spanish) may be preferred based on clinic location