RN at Phelps Medical Group, FT M-Friday no weekends or holidays

SUMMARY The Registered Nurse in the Phelps Medical Group Clinic setting manages, organizes and administers nursing care for patients of all ages under the supervision of the Physician. Compliance with rules and regulations of all applicable federal, state and local laws as well as PMHC policies is a condition of employment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assesses data regarding the patient's physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs based upon the patient's age and development, for patients of all ages. Reports and documents all observed symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition. Utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver patient care. Develops, implements, revises and evaluates a formal plan of care. Creates and maintains a comfortable and safe environment for patients, families, and visitors. Organizes and prioritizes daily assignments to provide optimal patient care. Demonstrates competency annually in assigned areas of work. Maintains patient and employee confidentiality at all times. Complies with PMHC Code of Conduct. For those serving in Charge Capacity: Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Coaches staff to develop and demonstrate appropriate problem solving behaviors and teaches methods to improve decision-making skills. Identifies opportunities to improve performance and leads and/or participates in performance improvement teams. Recognizes life threatening patient complications/situations and responds immediately by initiating and participating in emergency procedures. Effectively utilizing the NOBL Rounding program, communicating recognition and concerns appropriately. Assists Manager with input on annual evaluations of clinical staff Prepares monthly staffing schedule and reports to Manager Provides input for monthly meeting agenda SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Reports directly to thethe Supervisor of Phelps Medical Group - Nursing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employees the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works with explosive, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The level of risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens is Classification (I), as outlined in the Hepatitis B Vaccine Program Policy. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelors degree (BSN), Associates degree (ADN) or diploma from an accredited school of nursing. COMPETENCIES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska.Current BLS/CPR certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phelps Memorial Health Center