Registered Nurse - Millard Urgent Care

Job Summary: Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - Millard Urgent Care Address: 5908 S. 142nd Street, Omaha, NE Work Schedule: 12‑hour shifts 10:00 am‑10:00 pm weekdays, rotating weekend and holiday shifts 12:00 pm‑6:00 pm Must be willing to float to other urgent care locations when needed. Sign‑on bonus of $2,500.00 Registered Nurses (RNs) will monitor, record, and report changes in the conditions of patients and be involved in every aspect of those patients’ health. Precision and accuracy in maintaining detailed reports are essential for relaying information to doctors or to patients. Nurses will prepare, assist, and instruct patients for examinations and treatment and inform family members on healthcare education topics. Responsibilities Joint (Floor and Phone) Medical Home Document all lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms. Complete tracking forms and follow up on missed appointments and procedures. Assist Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments as directed. At the direction of the provider, provide patient and family education to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommend appropriate community resources as needed. Educate/instruct patients according to provider direction 98% of the time. Perform telephone triage to determine patient needs by recording and reporting patient condition to provider and advising patient based on provider instructions. Receive and return patient calls within 90 minutes based on medical priority 95% of the time. Accurately record and report patient’s condition according to department policy 98% of the time. Maintain work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions by cleaning and organizing equipment and rooms. Maintain clean and organized work area according to department/provider protocol 99% of the time. Handle prescription renewals/inquiries to facilitate patient care. Discuss questions with provider and relay information to pharmacy. Handle prescription refills according to department/provider protocols 99% of the time. Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the patient to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the “Age Specific Criteria”. Floor Prepare exam rooms and equipment to facilitate treatment and examination of patients by setting up instruments/equipment and stocking supplies. Prepare exam rooms and medical equipment according to provider protocol 95% of the time. Prepare patient for provider exam by reviewing medical records, weighing patient, checking vital signs, performing medication reconciliation and obtaining information relevant to patient care. Prepare patient for exam by following provider protocol and company policies 95% of the time. Assist providers to facilitate patient treatment by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining lab work as directed. Obtain provider requested tests, records, and lab work 95% of the time. Dispense medications at the direction of a provider to patients. Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse instruct patients and family members regarding education and treatment to ensure patients completely understand how to take the medication correctly. Assist and/or perform phlebotomy with proper labeling and handling of specimens, accurately complete requisitions, and collect specimens according to standard procedures/protocols and performing and documenting quality control activities. Perform above procedure according to clinic policy and procedures 95% of the time. Ensure accuracy of order entry and complete appropriate documentation without error at least 98% of the time. Phone Answering Phone Calls – answers calls according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Returning Phone Messages – returns phone messages according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Providing Test Results – provides test results according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Pharmacy Refills – accurately completes pharmacy request 100% of the time. Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Experience No experience required. License / Certifications 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 valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures required. Knowledge of medicine including recognizing and diagnosing diseases, deformities, and other illnesses. Skill to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks. Skill to proficiently type information into the computer to capture or detail information quickly. Ability to provide caring patient care services when talking with patients and their family members. Ability to critically listen to questions from patients and information from providers to convey information effectively. Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems before they occur and avoid bigger problems in the future. Ability to problem‑solve during several daily activities which includes the ability to be flexible. Ability to learn and proficiently navigate through computer programs that contain patient information. Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with providers, staff and patients required. Able to follow written and verbal instructions/directions required. 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 Distinguishing colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive motions Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/visual Speaking/talking Standing (Floor Only) Walking (Floor Only) Sitting (Phone Only) Job Hazards Not Related: Electrical shock/static Radiation non‑ionizing (ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, and microwaves that cause tissue injuries or thermal or photochemical effects) Rare (1%-33%): Radiation alpha, beta, and gamma (X‑ray, CT scan, gamma knife, etc.) Occasionally (34%-66%): Equipment/machinery/tools Explosives (pressurized gas) Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment) Frequent (67%-100%): Biological agents (primary airborne and blood‑borne viruses) (jobs with patient contact; blood or body fluid – BBF) Chemical agents (toxic, corrosive, flammable, latex) Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Nebraska Methodist Health System is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr