Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Location: Northpoint Nebraska (Adult inpatient in Omaha, NE) Schedule: As needed Monday–Sunday; Must provide 3 12‑hour shifts (with 1 shift during a weekend) of availability per month. Days: 6am–6:30pm Nights: 6pm–6:30am Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN Reports To: Director of Nursing Compensation: $36–42/hour POSITION SUMMARY As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Registered Nurse (RN) will provide and oversee the medical services for a caseload of patients. The RN will act as the medical treatment plan coordinator for the multi‑disciplinary team, develop and implement the master treatment plan, and coordinate discharge plans for each patient. The RN will actively communicate with support staff, treatment teams, providers, and outside agencies regarding treatment and safety issues affecting patients and their families. The RN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider and performs duties according to established patient care protocols, standards, and procedures, documenting all activities in a professional and timely manner. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team as necessary. Administer medications to patients and engage in the education process. Utilize de‑escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety for the patient and others in care. Provide admission, orientation, education and discharge plans to patients, families and others to aid in the treatment process. Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team in developing treatment plans and discharge planning to strive for excellent patient care. Participate in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment, reporting needs for repairs and maintenance to appropriate staff. Handle admissions and discharges of patients. Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms and document in the patient record. Comply with all laws, regulations and scope of licensure. Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions. Document medical assessment, diagnosis, progress notes, roundings and other treatment planning items in a timely manner to ensure comprehensive and quality patient care. Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers. Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times. Oversee and participate in quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility. Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed‑care representatives to best coordinate reimbursement of treatment services. Adhere to all company policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where services are rendered. Must be at least twenty‑one (21) years of age. Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification. Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems (KIPU preferred). Enthusiasm and passion for working with people, with an internal drive to improve lives of individuals in care. Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment. Ability to work with a diverse population with the interpersonal skills required to treat patients in the assigned specialty. Demonstrated ability to hold strong personal boundaries and to build rapport with patients. Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Excellent organizational abilities. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Patient service oriented (both internal and external). Creative and persistent problem solver. Ability to handle confidential material reliably. Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization. Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information. Ability to multi‑task and prioritize workload in a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE Sick Leave Employee Referral Bonuses 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA. Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At‑Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice. Compensation: $36–42/hour #J-18808-Ljbffr