Registered Nurse - Emergency - Full Time - Evenings

## Registered Nurse - Emergency - Full Time - EveningsApplylocations: Methodist Fremont Hospital - Fremont, NEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR112186**Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?** 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 Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE Work Schedule: (3) 12 hour shifts 11:00 am - 11:00 pm with every third weekend rotation. The practice of nursing by a registered nurse (RN) shall mean the assumption of responsibility and accountability for those nursing actions which include, but are not limited to: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a nursing diagnosis. Execution of the prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic treatment regiments, administering, delegating, and evaluating nursing activities. 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**Responsibilities:****Essential Functions**Critical Thinking* Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of patient's rights.* Transcribes/countersigns physician orders; implements orders and documents of all patient-related information; receives and interprets physician orders, allowing no misunderstanding.* Demonstrates sensitivity and insight of patient's ability to understand what activity is occurring during Methodist Fremont Health (MFH) visit/hospitalization.* Notifies physicians of pertinent observations and reactions, incidents, and abnormal laboratory and x-ray results, as required.* Is accurate and complete in planning care for the patient according to needs from admission to discharge.* Shows ability to modify planning according to the current flow of events while maintaining positive patient outcomes.* Maintains standards of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and department.* Documentation of all assessments and reassessments implementation and evaluation of patient care determined is accurate, legible, and timely.* Utilizes effective clinical delegation skills. Demonstrates accountability from knowing that appropriate nursing care is being delivered to assigned patients and evaluates outcome of delegation.* Always demonstrates accountability for administration of, observation and reporting effects of drugs, intravenous procedures, other therapeutic and diagnostic measures in a safe and accurate manner; carefully orders, prepares, administers and evaluates medication and intravenous therapy.Patient Care* Is able to accurately assess care for a patient's unique need (I.e. diagnosis, age) including physical-psychosocial aspects in accordance with unit guidelines.* Utilizes the history and assessment information to identify patient problems or potential problems and set goals.* Demonstrates the ability to effectively utilize the nursing process when providing direct patient care for all individuals from infancy through advanced age, as unit competency completed.* Executes planned care and evaluation outcomes for all patients under his/her care. Modifies the care plan according to evaluated outcomes.* Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care appropriately (I.e. shift report, unit to unit, transfer, etc.).* Assesses, develops, and implements a teaching plan for patients/families; utilizes assessment data and discharge plan in a meaningful way for each patient's ability to understand. Monitors plan according to need.* Maintains standards of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and the department.* Provides direct patient care utilizing professional nursing skills and judgment according to physicians and other licensed practitioner's orders.Technical* Performs technical aspects of patient care and consistently demonstrates clinical competencies according to established policies and procedures; utilizes proper techniques; adapts techniques to unique needs of individual patients.* Is proficient in operation of supporting equipment (including, but not limited to) Pyxis, computer data entry, One Touch, and IMED.* Demonstrates safety consciousness and incorporates safe practice at all times.* Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures. Demonstrates ability to organize and execute new procedures.* Demonstrates proficiency in placing, evaluating, and maintaining IV lines.* Demonstrates ability to operate various equipment and supplies that are used.* Demonstrates proficiency in airway management.* Demonstrates ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in emergency situations.* Provides for patient comfort; positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach, courtesy, responsiveness as required.**Schedule:**Works (3) 12 hour shifts 11:00 am - 11:00 pm with every third weekend rotation.**Job Description:****Job Requirements****Education*** A formal training program after high school required.* Graduate from an accredited Diploma School of Nursing/College of Nursing with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science (BSN) required.**License/Certifications*** Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.* 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) certification required within 6 months of hire.* Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within one year of hire.* Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within two years of hire.* Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required within two years of hire.* Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) preferred.* Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN) preferred.* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred.**Experience*** One to two years nursing experience preferred.* Emergency or Acute care nursing experience preferred.**Skills****Physical Requirements****Weight Demands*** Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.**Physical Activity*** 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%): + Grasping + Hearing + Reaching + Seeing/Visual + Speaking/talking + Standing + Walking**Environmental*** 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.**Job Hazards*** Not Related: + Electrical Shock/Static* Rare (1-33%): + Radiation Alpha, Betz 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) – NICU only* 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) (Blood or Body Fluid-BBF) + Mechanical moving parts/vibrations**About Methodist:**Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr