Registered Nurse (RN)- Specialty Clinic GI Pediatrics

Job Summary In a career as a Registered Nurse Specialty Clinic GI, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will utilize a systematic approach to nursing practice in the Boys Town Specialty Clinics incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, thus providing continuing health care to individuals, families, and communities. Schedule: Full-Time, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday. Location: Pacific Street Clinic. Responsibilities Provides appropriate, individualized direct care to patients and families in area of practice. Demonstrates age‐specific competency in the performance of initial and ongoing assessments of the patient to determine nursing care needs; prioritizes care based on needs; may include data from parent/guardian in the assessment process. Implements nursing care activities according to patient needs, or as directed by the medical provider, in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists providers with office procedures, to include assembling of supplies, medications and instruments; assists with procedure as permitted by scope of practice; facilitation of time outs and informed consents. Provides teaching specific to the patient’s health issues, based on cultural, cognitive, emotional and social influences and the patient’s/family ability and readiness to learn; provides education relevant to the visit before discharge from the visit. Arranges, as indicated by provider, for additional services, both internal and external, such as lab, imaging, home health, speech, occupational and physical therapy. Assists in followup by tracking of activities such as lab and imaging through order, execution, results, and subsequent provider recommendations. Completes all required documentation thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner. Participates in available educational activities to expand knowledge of assigned specialty, including the specific physiology and pathology of the problems being treated. Participates actively in process improvement, quality initiatives, and development of processes to assure compliance to regulations and accreditation requirements. Promotes a positive team environment. Willingly floats to other specialty clinics to fulfill staffing needs. Performs and documents telephone triage; triages based on patient acuity and requirements for health services. Demonstrates proficiency and use of critical thinking skills while performing telephone triage. Promptly presents nursing assessment to provider for recommendations based on patient/family phone call; implements recommendations in a timely manner, communicates to patient/family and ensures understanding. Required Qualifications A registered nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school with a current state license, required. Minimum of one year of experience in an ambulatory health care facility or a hospital, preferred. Must be BLS certified. Prior working knowledge of using a personal computer and electronic medical records. Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boys Town