Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU - 32/hr Week - Days
Methodist Health System
- Fremont, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.Job Summary: Location: Methodist Fremont Health Hospital
Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NEWork Schedule: 8 and 12-hour shifts. Rotating weekday night, weekend and holiday on- call shifts. 8- and 12-hour shifts. Rotating weekday night, weekend and holiday on- call shifts.Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:
- Sign-on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
- Shift differentials & other financial incentives
- Tuition assistance
- Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
- Free parking
- Performs patient care assessments and reassessments based on patient condition and established policy/procedure.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively utilize the nursing process when providing assessment for all individuals.
- Demonstrates the ability to assess and reassess pain and pain management techniques utilized.
- Documents all assessment and reassessments in an accurate, legible, and timely manner.
- Utilizes history and assessment information to identify patient problems and set goals.
- Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs.
- Demonstrates the ability to revise a plan of care as indicated by patient's response to treatment.
- Utilizes assessment data and formulates a plan for discharge needs.
- Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standards of care and patient's age.
- Performs direct patient care utilizing professional nursing skills and judgment according to physicians and other licensed practitioner's orders.
- Teaches health care practices, initiates and participates in patient and family education programs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their condition.
- Documentation of nursing care meets current standards and policies.
- Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness and makes adjustments as needed to meet patient goals.
- Evaluates effectiveness of learning and discharge teaching needs.
- Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care appropriately and clearly.
- Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures and patient rounds.
- Utilizes effective clinical delegation skills, demonstrating accountability for the scope of practice of the individual being delegated to and evaluation of the outcome of delegation.
- Consults with co-workers and other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs and discharge plan.
- Performs job duties in a manner consistent with organization and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Completes departmental safety requirements, I.e., blitz, departmental in-services, etc., on an annual basis.
- Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Successful completion of cardiac monitoring class.
- Required:
- Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
- Preferred:
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA).
- Two to five years previous inpatient nursing experience preferred.
- Perianesthesia experience preferred.
- Knowledge of computer resources.
- Proficiency in nursing practice.
- Exceptional ability to be self-directed.
- Outstanding ability to communicate with wide variety of disciplines.
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
- Climbing
- Crawling
- Kneeling
- Sitting
- Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
- Balancing
- Carrying
- Crouching
- Distinguish colors
- Keyboarding/typing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive Motions
- Stooping/bending
- Twisting
- Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
- F
- Grasping
- Hearing
- Reaching
- Seeing/Visual
- Speaking/talking
- Standing
- Walking
- Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.
- Not Related: - Electrical Shock/Static
- Rare (1-33%):
- Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
- Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
- Occasionally (34%-66%):
- Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
- Equipment/Machinery/Tools
- Explosives (pressurized gas)
- Hazardous Drugs (exposure risks, personal protective equipment required)
- Frequent (67%-100%):
- Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
- Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
- Mechanical moving parts/vibrations