Registered Nurse - Heart Consultants

Job Summary Location: Methodist Physicians Clinic - HealthWest Address: 16120 W Dodge Rd. - Omaha, NE Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, Hours between 8am - 5pm Registered Nurses (RNs) will monitor, record, and report changes in the conditions of the patients and be involved in every aspect of the patients' health. Precision and accuracy in maintaining detailed reports is important in relaying information to the doctors or to the patients. Will prepare, assist, and instruct patients for examinations and treatment and inform family members on health care education topics. Responsibilities Essential Functions Joint (Floor and Phone) Medical Home Documents all lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms. Completes tracking forms and follows up on missed appointments and procedures. Assists Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments as directed. At the direction of the provider provides patient and family education to ensure adequate knowledge/awareness and recommends appropriate community resources as needed. Educates/instructs patients according to provider’s direction 98% of the time. Performs telephone triage to determine patient needs by recording and reporting patient condition to provider and advising patient based on provider instructions. Receives and returns patient calls within 90 minutes based on medical priority 95% of the time. Accurately records and reports patient's condition according to department policy 98% of the time. Maintains clean and organized work area according to department/provider protocol 99% of the time. Handles prescription refills according to department/provider protocols 99% of the time. Provides 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 Prepares exam rooms and medical equipment according to provider protocol 95% of the time. Prepares patient for exam by following provider protocol and company policies 95% of the time. Obtains provider requested tests, records, and lab work 95% of the time. Assists and/or performs phlebotomy with proper labeling and handling of specimens, accurately completes requisitions, and collects specimens according to standard procedures/protocols and performing and documenting quality control activities 95% of the time. Ensures accuracy of order entry and completes appropriate documentation without error at least 98% of the time. Phone Answers calls according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Returns phone messages according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Provides test results according to protocol at least 98% of the time. Accurately completes pharmacy request 100% of the time. Job Requirements Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Experience If the specialty is not listed, no prior experience is required. Experience Required: Heart Consultants: 2 years general nursing. Experience Preferred: Heart Consultants: 1 year Cardiology experience. 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 to work in Nebraska or Iowa (work state), or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required. Maintain current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification 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 Distinguish colors Keyboarding/typing Lifting Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Motions Stooping/bending Twisting Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Fingering/Touching Grasping Hearing Reaching Seeing/VisualSpeaking/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 injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means) Rare (1%-33%): Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, C at 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 air born and blood born 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